31 Oct Eating Organic And Other Food Sources
Organic food is more nutritious than ordinary produce because it is not sprayed with herbicides and pesticides. It also contains more vitamins and minerals because of better farming practices. The advantage of introducing organic food to children is to reduce chemicals in their diet that may interfere with the delicate balance between their immune system, gut and brain. These communication pathways are still learning to talk with each other and chemicals may be likely to interfere with this conversation.
For most, the choice of going totally organic is not an option because of the expense. However, because of increased demand, supermarkets are introducing more choice in organic foods both in the fruit and vegetable section and general produce. Choose organic products where you can especially when buying the Dirty Dozen foods. They include: apples, celery, sweet bell peppers, peaches, strawberries, nectarines, grapes, spinach, lettuce, cucumbers, blueberries and potatoes.
Reasons to go organic:
- ✅ Organic food is produced to standards designed to keep the production more ‘natural’, using environmental and animal friendly farming techniques.
- ✅ Herbicides and pesticides are banned from use.
- ✅ Organic foods are not genetically modified (GM foods decrease immunity and can increase the likelihood of allergies).
- ✅ Farms have to meet strict guidelines to be certified organic.
Farmers’ markets
Farmers’ markets are becoming increasingly popular in big cities. The benefit of buying food from these markets is that the food is grown by the farmer, picked when ripened and sold fresh. This is not necessarily the case with ‘fresh’ produce available in supermarkets. The fruit and vegetables are often picked before they ripen on the vine, yet this is the crucial stage at which the nutrient is passed into the food. Once they are picked, they are stored in cool stores and semi-frozen for up to ten months before making their way to the supermarket.
Grow your own
Think about starting a small vegie patch in the backyard. It is a great way to get kids interested in food because they can observe the various growing stages as the fruit and vegies ripen and are finally ready to be picked. Keep the process as organic as possible and don’t use any harmful sprays.
Naturopathy Can Help With the Following Childhood Conditions
Fiona provides tailored health plans based on a multitude of factors relevant to your child’s symptomology (how they are feeling), pathology (how their body is responding), plus dietary and lifestyle factors.
- ✅ Digestive complaints – constipation, diarrhoea, loose stools, pain or bloating
- ✅ Allergies and allergic conditions – such as asthma, eczema or hayfever
- ✅ Poor Immunity – recurring colds or ear infections
- ✅ Skin Conditions – rashes, eczema, acne, pimples or allergic reactions
- ✅ Moods – anxiety, depression or mood swings
- ✅ Food Intolerances – identifying food reactions
- ✅ Food Allergies – identifying food reactions
- ✅ Growth and development issues – fussy eaters or nutritional malabsorption
- ✅ Behavioural challenges – ADHD or others
- ✅ Energy – poor energy or chronic fatigue
- ✅ Picky Eaters – fussy eaters
- ✅ Sleep – trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
What happens in a children’s nutritionist consultation
During your consultation, Fiona will seek information about your pregnancy, birth and post birth experiences. This will provide an integrated view to give a full picture of the foundations of your child’s health status. You can expect to leave your consultation with a thorough understanding of the potential contributing factors of the presenting symptoms. Fiona will provide you with a comprehensive treatment plan that incorporates possible herbal/nutritional medicine, dietary/lifestyle recommendations, recipes and handouts. Plus an overview of the consultation so you feel empowered to care for your child’s wellbeing with Fiona’s guidance. At The Children’s Naturopath, Fiona Stock an expert in childhood health, she understands children’s needs and considers working with kids and teens to be an absolute joy. She finds that children typically respond to naturopathic treatment very well – bouncing back to good health in no time. And she treasures the opportunity she has to teach kids about their bodies and engage them in their health journey, setting them up with strong foundations and knowledge for life.
Meet Children’s Nutritionist – Fiona Stock
Fiona is skilled at getting to the heart of childhood health challenges – helping to initiate lasting change.
FIONA STOCK | PAEDIATRIC NATUROPATH & CHILDREN’S NUTRITIONIST
Fiona treats the following conditions:
- ✅Poor Immunity
- ✅Poor Focus & Concentration
- ✅ Behavioural Problems
- ✅ ADHD
- ✅ Depression
- ✅ Anxiety
- ✅ Food Allergies
- ✅ Food Intolerances
- ✅ Constipation
- ✅ Diarrhoea
- ✅ Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- ✅ Tummy Pain
- ✅ Eczema
- ✅ Asthma
- ✅ Obesity
- ✅ Auto-Immune Disease
- ✅ Recurring Infections
- ✅ Fussy Eaters
- ✅ Sleep Issues
- ✅ Plus many more…
Online Learning | Children’s Health | Children’s Nutritionist
Would you like a consultation with me at a fraction of the cost? My online learning classes are jam packed with more advice than I provide in a face-to-face appointment. It’s evidence-based naturopathic wisdom coupled with the latest scientific research on kids health I’ve successfully shared with clients over my 20+ year career.
I’ve also included cheatsheets, checklists, nourishing recipes and 25 page book of class notes.
You will learn:
- ✅ Understand the cause if common childhood conditions (eczema, poor immunity, food allergies, food intolerances, poor focus & concentration, ADHD, behavioural problems).
- ✅. Supporting immune function to help support allergic conditions.
- ✅. Support optimal brain function.
- ✅. Healthy Eating Plan – including portion size for each age-group.
- ✅. Natural medicine recommendations,
- ✅. Plus much more…
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