Health

The excitement of the approaching New Year brings feelings of a fresh start and thoughts of a ‘new you.’ January 1st acts as the official start to the dieting season, with 45% of Americans(1) setting New Year’s Resolutions for weight loss, self-improvement, or restrictive eating. But what happens when the third week of January rolls around? What happens when we don’t meet our immediate goals, or life gets in the way of our time at the gym? Most importantly, what happens when we teach our kids to set these unrealistic goals unintentionally through our own actions?

Depending on your child's age and weight, their calorie and nutrient needs are different. These recommended amounts are expressed as Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). The RDA is the average daily amount that is considered sufficient to meet the requirement of nearly all (97-98%) healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group. Values are based on a reference weight (7-12 months: 20 lbs, 1-3 years: 27 lbs). Your child’s individual needs may differ and can be discussed with a naturopathic doctor, dietitian or medical doctor.

The leaves are changing, weather is cooling down, and we’re wearing more layers of clothing. Winter is coming. This is the time of year where we find ourselves sipping on hot tea and stocking tissues everywhere as we’re prone to catching something! Let’s prepare you and your child’s immune systems, and strengthen them to ward off any unwelcome friends. Here are 7 ways to make sure your immune system is ready for winter: