GOOD FOOD =GOOD KIDS
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G OOD F OOD =G OOD K IDS P RE - TEST T RUE OR F ALSE Kym is a doctor and/or nutritionist. False Kym can diagnose and treat me. False I will sue her if I do something and it doesnt work for me. False I will
PRE-TEST –TRUE OR FALSE
¢ Kym is a doctor and/or nutritionist. ¢ Kym can diagnose and treat me. ¢ I will sue her if I do something and it doesn’t
work for me.
¢ I will do my own research and consult my own
health care provider if I try something new.
- False
- False
- False
- True
AGENDA
¢ Introduction ¢ In a rut? It’s Leaky Gut! ¢ Time for Enzymes! ¢ Feed Your Starving Brain ¢ What about Allergies? ¢ Planning makes it easy
INTRODUCTION
¢ Some family history
HEALTHY GUT
¢ Good balance of good bacteria and
yeast
¢ Mucosa lining is intact, allowing
good absorption of nutrients.
¢ Produces loads of Vitamin K ¢ Over 95% of serotonin (a
neurotransmitter) is produced in the gut.
Serotonin
l Relaxed mind l Sense of well being l Handle stress l Fall asleep easily l Stay focused l Controls impulsivity l More positives than negatives l Antidepressants release
Serotonin
It’s made in our intestines, But its good for our brains.
UPSET GUT
¢ Too many yeast cells- Candidia, fungus ¢ Yeast cells puncture the mucosa lining allowing
undigested proteins and foods into the blood stream.
¢ The undigested material, toxins and non-foods, can
cause histamine, opiate or other reaction or non- reaction.
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS OF AN UPSET “GUT” ECOLOGY
Ò Mood Swings Ò Focus/ Attention problems Ò Depression Ò Whiny Ò Sleep problems Ò Hyperactivity Ò Restless/ nervous Ò Inconsistent performance
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF AN UPSET “GUT” ECOLOGY
¢ Thrush ¢ Antibiotic/ steroid use ¢ Leg pains ¢ Rashes/ eczema/ diaper rash ¢ Cradle cap ¢ Lactose intolerance ¢ Enuresis ¢ Athlete’s foot ¢ Cystic Acne ¢ Sugar Craving
OUT OF THE RUT, RESTORE YOUR GUT
¢ Plant the food
for the good guys.
¢ Primadophilus
3x daily for 3 months.
PROBIOTICS ARE FOUND IN
Fermented foods like
¢ Yogurt ¢ Kefir ¢ Sauerkraut ¢ Mother’s milk
OUT OF THE RUT, RESTORE YOUR GUT
¢ Starve the bad guys ¢ Cut back sugar to 1 treat
daily.
DON’T FEED THE YEAST
Feeling tired and fuzzy? High blood sugar
Ò Starbucks Frappucino- 730 cal. ¼# sugar Ò 12 oz. soft drink- 12 t. sugars HFC Ò 64 oz. soft drink- 800 cal. ½# sugar Ò (equivalent of fasting glucose test)
MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY?
¢ Sound sensitivity ¢ Irritability ¢ Grinds teeth ¢ Anxiety ¢ Constipation ¢ Restless ¢ Panic Attacks ¢ Leg cramps/ spasms ¢ Chews on Clothes
Epsom Salts baths are a great way to calm a child down. ( ½ cup in a tub of water)
WHAT TO TRY
Foods high in magnesium are green, leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds.
ENERGIZE WITH ENZYMES
¢ Red Rovers ¢ Pac men ¢ Dead wagons
“The easiest way to improve health immediately is by increasing raw food intake.” Dianne Craft
THE HAPPY CHILD SYNDROME
¢ Generally, overall very happy ¢ Increased eye contact ¢ Increased language ¢ Increase in humor ¢ Increase in foods tolerated and accepted ¢ Weight gain or loss ¢ Stools/bowels- firmer, darker, less smelly
MORE HAPPY CHILD SYNDROME
¢ Skin color less pale, good color ¢ Decreases in rashes and eczema ¢ Desire for physical activity ¢ Decrease in general anxiety
REALLY HAPPY CHILD
¢ Increase in problem solving and short
term memory
¢ Improvement in sensory issues ¢ Decrease in aggression ¢ Increase in affection
AND THE BEST!
¢ Improved sleep!
HAPPINESS SMOOTHIE
¢ 3-5 Stalks Celery ¢ ½ bunch parsley ¢ 2 apples or pears ¢ Water ¢ Whirl in a blender.
Drink in an opaque container out of a straw, so no
- ne tells you “ewwwwww!”
BE PROUD OF YOUR FAT HEAD!
¢ Fats are essential for proper brain
function, retina development, reproductive hormone development and the functioning of the nervous system.
¢ Needed for serotonin production ¢ Supports the immune system
DRIED-OUT SYMPTOMS
¢ Dry skin ¢ Asthma ¢ Warts ¢ Bumps on the back of arm ¢ Dry hair ¢ Eczema ¢ Chapped lips ¢ Acne
MORE DRIED-OUT SYMPTOMS
¢ Inattention ¢ Impulsivity ¢ Anxiety ¢ Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADD or
ADHD or any reading problem
¢ Depression ¢ Sensory processing disorder ¢ Hyperactivity
EFA’S ARE FOUND IN
¢ Inutero
¢ Fish, meats, nuts, seeds,
wheat germ oil
¢ Mayonnaise ¢ Eggs ¢ Baby formula ¢ Udo’s
Inconsistent ¡performance ¡ Poor ¡memory ¡ Appears ¡lazy, ¡unmotivated ¡ Focus ¡difficulty ¡ Learning ¡disabilities ¡don’t ¡go ¡away ¡in ¡
- ne ¡day. ¡
Melt ¡downs ¡ Poor ¡concentration ¡ Sensory ¡dysfunction ¡ Irritability ¡ Hyperactivity ¡ Sleep ¡disturbances ¡
A ¡neurotoxin ¡ Reduces ¡the ¡ability ¡of ¡left ¡and ¡right ¡brain ¡to ¡work ¡together ¡ Causes ¡inflammation ¡“cerebral ¡allergies” ¡ Creates ¡excess ¡mucous ¡ Manufactured ¡in ¡the ¡gut ¡in ¡response ¡to ¡an ¡allergen ¡ An ¡acid ¡
Incidence ¡more ¡in ¡boys ¡than ¡girls ¡(3x) ¡ Antibiotics ¡in ¡utero ¡“leaky ¡gut” ¡ Heredity ¡ Dairy ¡given ¡too ¡early ¡or ¡with ¡multiple ¡antibiotic ¡
use ¡
¡
Histamine ¡reduction ¡using ¡salt ¡and ¡water ¡ Remove ¡main ¡allergens ¡(milk, ¡soy, ¡wheat, ¡food ¡
colorings, ¡food ¡additives…) ¡
Heal ¡leaky ¡gut ¡ Less ¡processed ¡foods-‑ ¡more ¡raw ¡ Essential ¡Fatty ¡Acids ¡ Vitamin ¡C ¡(Emergen ¡C) ¡
REDUCING ALLERGENS
¢ In general, dairy is the most common allergen
and tends to produce more physical symptoms such as GI tract involvement, respiratory issues and eczema. Mental “fog” is also reported.
¢ In general, gluten is the next most common
allergen and produces more neurological symptoms such as withdrawal, auditory and visual dysperceptions, seizures, and behavior issues.
Only eat food God made
§ Eat lots of fruits and vegetables § Something raw at every meal § Choose pastured meats, eggs
and dairy
§ Eat whole grains when needed
Eat plenty of natural fats
§ Nuts and seeds § Coconut oil § Avocados § Fatty cold water fish § Butter § Whole milk
Popcorn Ranch dip and any veggie Anything cut with an apple slicer Bite-sized foods Funny foods Seaweed Nuts with dried fruit bits Anything served in a paper cup Anything they help make
“Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.” Isaiah 55:2-4
Trans fats- anything hydrogenated Artificial flavorings Artificial colorings Artificial sweeteners Anything you don’t use in your own
cooking
100 ingredient meals Boxed, canned foods
Buy real, whole foods. Needs and wants. Where to cut back? Buy in bulk. Stock up. Have a plan.
Baby Steps Weekly website menus,
recipes and grocery lists
Make your own freezer meals Real food pick-ups and delivery- Fresh
Tracks and Blue Apron
Gisele’s Better Than Rule Goodness Grandma’s Real Food Rule
Grocery Stores Natural Grocers Whole Foods Sprouts Door To Door Organics Warehouse stores
goodnessgrandma.com- articles and recipes highlighting foods which are allergen- sensitive and impact learning and behavior positively diannecraft.org- Biology of Behavior cds for using supplements to help your child and right brain learning strategies whfoods.com- most healthful ways to prepare foods
THE BEGINNING
Ò May your family be blessed with good health,
happy hearts and active minds!