Encouraging Your Child to Eat Right

Child allergies and intolerances can develop at any time. An allergy is our immune system’s reaction to a substance it thinks is harmful. The severity of the reaction can vary greatly from person to person and can increase or decrease over time. On the other hand, a food intolerance may cause less severe reactions but can be harder to diagnose. Here are some tips on spotting the signs of allergies in children versus the signs of intolerances, as well as other things to consider. 

HEALTHY GUT, STRONG PROTECTION. Whenever we think of a child's immune system, we picture white blood cells and antibodies moving like soldiers to defeat the germs in the body.

There are countless microorganisms living and moving around us every day. While most parents would believe that all microorganisms are the same, there are a lot of different types that can affect the body in different ways.

The food we eat goes through one long journey, where it travels from the mouth, all the way through the stomach and the intestines, and finally, excreted.

In general, little one vomiting will freak you and your partner out. When you see your little one throw up, it’ll send you into panic mode and you’ll be thinking about calling every emergency service available in the country.

After the first year, your child will seem to grow at a slower rate, and eat less often. While a decrease in appetite is normal, good nutrition is vital as the body is busy building new tissues, bones, teeth and blood.

What is an allergy? A childhood allergy is the response of the body's immune system to normally harmless substances, such as pollens, foods, and house dust mite.