Are your kids being fueled with the proper foods? Of course every child will find a way to eat a cookie, ice cream or candy…but this should not be an everyday occurrence. Parents should help guide their children towards wiser choices when it comes to what they eat.
CNN.com paired up with Rachel Beller, R.D. founder of the Beller Nutritional Institute in Beverly Hills, mom of four and an expert in eating for disease prevention to put together a go-to list of the most important foods a child should consume.
1. Blueberries: decided as one of the healthiest foods around, protects against heart disease, diabetes and helps improve brain function. Try adding them into your childs cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, salads or just on their own.
2. Tofu: full of lean protein and anti-cancer benefits. Dice it up and toss into a stir fry, soup, use the silken variety for smoothies or snack on cooked edamame.
3. Tomatoes: packed with lycopene (protects against cancer) and if you cook the tomatoes they become even healthier when the heat releases the lycopene. Serve tomatoes with olive oil to add in healthy fats which help the body absorb more nutrients. Make your own healthy pizzas, add in pasta sauce or turkey meatballs.
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Do you know what Lou Gehrig’s disease is? Lou Gehrig’s disease (aka ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is absolutely devastating. It attacks the nerves and causes complete ruin of the brain and spinal cord, disabling the body from functioning on its own.
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Want to avoid Alzheimer’s disease? Then boost your brain power now! Discover new ways to keep your brain active in order to stay on top of your game.
Health.com, has provided a list of new ways to sharpen your brain:
- Catch up with your zzzz’s: getting at least six hours of sleep will help you perform better for work, school or your workout.
- Munch on those almonds! Nuts are great for you, especially almonds, walnuts and cashews. Peanuts have a bit more fat in them but are still good for you. Magnesium, a mineral that may improve your memory is found in nuts.
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Are you a parent? Ever wondered how you and your spouse’s genes might combine? Many parents have found themselves in a tough place when they realize their child has a speech impediment caused by genetics. They tend to blame themselves for not being a better teaching or not putting their kids in a more social environment, but little did they know the cause could be totally out of their control.
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What chemicals are you around everyday? Are you aware of their toxic levels?
According to CNN.com, research is connecting five of the most common chemicals to developing cancer, behavior issues and sexual problems. Most people are around these products everyday, they are in the carpet, food wrap, mattresses, shower curtains, cookware, bedding…the list goes on and on. Every room in every house in America most likely contains at least one of these chemicals. The scary part is…several of these chemicals did not exist a century ago.
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Do your kids play sports? Ice hockey is becoming one of the most popular sports among young men. The bad thing about this is the injuries that come with it; granted any sport can produce injuries, but these hockey-related injuries are starting to get a lot of attention.
According to ChicagoTribune.com, young boys who know a “body check” is coming will be less injured than those that have no idea the blow is coming.
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Watching your weight? Here are some worldly health tips to take into consideration when being careful about your waistline.
According to the Chicago Tribune, there are ten international health tips that can help anyone slim down:
1. Eat Hungarian and eat more pickles! Helps reduce blood pressure, the forming of fat and blood sugar levels.
2. Spice it up! Thai food helps boost your metabolism and signal to your brain that you are full faster.
3. Walk like the Finnish. Nordic walking uses poles to not only work out your legs but your arms and shoulders.
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It seems like most people associate the word ‘stroke’ with stress; however, even though this is a common belief, a new study shows that there is no evidence that high stress events can trigger a stroke, reports Reuters. In the study, researchers examined the relationship between “stressful life events and the risk of a subarachnoid hemorrhage, where a ruptured blood vessel causes bleeding into the space surrounding the brain,” states Reuters.
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Previous studies have suggested that strengthening your brain power and talking on cell phones can prevent Alzheimer’s disease; however, an expert panel says that there is no definite evidence that any of these things can actually act as prevention methods. According to Reuters, experts also say that supplements, drugs and social interaction are unsuccessful in preventing the disease.
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