Always purchase the highest quality food you can afford. What we put into our bodies is what our bodies are made of and for children this is particularly important because their bodies are developing all of the time. Organic food is very important for children so as to lower their exposure to chemicals, hormones and steroids. A recent study showed that the level of pesticides and other chemicals in children’s blood was markedly decreased when they began eating organic foods. If you cannot afford to eat mainly organic, consider organic meats and dairy.Breakfast - The cereals and packaged yogurts many children are eating for breakfast are filled with anti-nutrients, including lots of sugar and white flours. It is wise to have ourselves and our children eat whole foods for breakfast and include a good amount of protein. This will set them up for a day of activity and learning. It also will affect their mood and behavior in more positive ways. Consider eating what we traditionally think of as lunch and dinner foods at breakfast. Leftovers are fun and easy.~ organic eggs - scrambled with some tomatoes or a vegetable~ […]

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