Yesterday I wrote a post about back to school and coconut water. I forgot to mention that back to school = many children crammed into a relatively small square footage. That’s right, germs. And more germs. And depending on your child’s diet, a lack of concentration and teachers screeching at you that your child has ADD because s/he will not sit still and pay attention. Which may or may not be the case (it very rarely is). But we’ll not get into my views on the public, or even private, school education system and how it’s just not suitable for children…
What I will talk to you about is our fantastic children’s section here at the store. It’s a wonderland of bacteria and virus fighting goodness! From elderberry lozenges that help fight viruses, to probiotics that keep the immune system up, to DHA chewables (YUM!) that can give your child the focus power s/he needs to do well, we have enough to satisfy any kid’s needs 🙂
And here’s a tip for increasing your child’s focus:
Most kids eat sugary cereals for breakfast. Hey, at least they’re getting something right? But if you want to give them focus and attention super-powers, make sure to give them a balanced breakfast of protein and complex carbohydrates, send some protein snackies with them (like string cheese), and perhaps pack them a healthy lunch (school lunches = bleh). Here’s why…
The sugary cereals are a mix of simple and complex carbs. And. That’s. It. Carbs are quick energy. So what happens is Jr. eats his cereal and has a fabulous burst of energy for about an hour or so, can’t sit still and then crashes. Hard. And then Jr. can’t focus at all. He’s hungry and tired and irritable.
But with a balanced breakfast of protein and complex carbs (like an apple or whole grain toast), Jr. gets his quick energy that helps him wake up and get his body going for the day. And the protein is slow energy. By the time that quick energy wears off, the slow energy has kicked in and will sustain Jr. ’til lunch time.
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❤ Sarah
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