Common food allergies

Most people would confuse food allergies and food intolerance due to its similar symptoms. Food intolerance may cause symptoms such as burping, indigestion, gas, loose stool, nervousness, headache and a feeling of being “flushed”. But food intolerance doesn’t involve the immune system and is unpleasant but is rarely dangerous such as the symptoms caused by food allergies.

the body reacts to food allergy as though the food that a person has taken is harmful to the body. it creates anti-bodies that reacts and fight the allergens or substance in the food that triggered the allergy. when the person comes in contact with food that he/she is allergic with, through by inhaling, eating, or skin contact, the body produces a chemical called histamine to protect itself. this chemical can affect the immune and the cardio-vascular system and cause symptoms such as runny nose, skin rash, tingling in tongue, lips and throat, swelling, abdominal pains and wheezing.

Food allergies are more common in children than in adults.

Common food allergies

Most people would confuse food allergies and food intolerance due to its similar symptoms. Food intolerance may cause symptoms such as burping, indigestion, gas, loose stool, nervousness, headache and a feeling of being “flushed”. But food intolerance doesn’t involve the immune system and is unpleasant but is rarely dangerous such as the symptoms caused by food allergies.

the body reacts to food allergy as though the food that a person has taken is harmful to the body. it creates anti-bodies that reacts and fight the allergens or substance in the food that triggered the allergy. when the person comes in contact with food that he/she is allergic with, through by inhaling, eating, or skin contact, the body produces a chemical called histamine to protect itself. this chemical can affect the immune and the cardio-vascular system and cause symptoms such as runny nose, skin rash, tingling in tongue, lips and throat, swelling, abdominal pains and wheezing.

Food allergies are more common in children than in adults.

Kids and Power Breakfast

breakfast as they always say is the most important meal of they day. yet our kids as they sometimes grumpy in the mornings, would not want to eat anything and instead do about school preparations. it is the parents part to try and make breakfast an appealing meal to entice kids to try and have some.

kids who eats breakfast tend to be healthier than those who dont, by breaking the fast, the body can refuel what it lost during the hours of sleep. it makes kids more active and participate more on physical activities of the day. while kids that don’t take breakfast may be less energized, tired and irritable as their mood drops by mid morning because they didnt take anything for breakfast.

breakfast help start up our metabolism, kids who don’t skip breakfast tend to have a healthier and and in-check weight.

Compulsive Exercise

Compulsive exercising can be defined as an exercise addict’s frame of mind. a person may no longer what to exercise yet he or she feels guilty if he or she doesnt do it. this may lead to irritable behavior and anxiousness. it may be difficult to really explain if exercising is already too much because there are different degrees for different people.

most people who engage in compulsive exercise are females who push their bodies to limit and uses exercise as an outlet for their anger and depression. this condition is really unhealthy, because it may go hand in hand with eating disorders. with people with anorexia and bulimia, exercise may by an excuse for their eating disorders and soon as their exercising becomes more extreme, their food intakes also grow less and less.

compulsive exercise may also breed other compulsive behaviors that may  cause negative thinking and low self esteem especially in teens.

How Parents can help in their child’s development

as parents, it is a good idea to know about the earliest development our children have especially during the toddler and preschool periods. we can walk around our neighborhood with our toddler or even start an obstacle course of pillows, boxes and encourage them to walk, climb and crawl through and around these.

it is also important to have much physical activity, as advised, toddlers should accumulate at least 30 minutes of structured physical activity such as walking, playing or wrestling and thumbling sessions with parents, while preschoolers should have 60 minutes of this. these kids should not be sedentary for more than 60minutes except when sleeping, and should always have a safe outdoor or indoor play areas that they could explore and play around. aside from this motor skills, toddlers should also finely develop their grasps and ability to use their hands. parents can provide toys that can stimulate them such as crayons, play dough, stack up toys for them to stack and and knock down, and simple puzzles.

Stocking Up on Healthy Foods

as a parent, i am always worried if my son is eating the right kinds of food and if they are nutritious and healthy. kids especially young ones tend to eat and pick up what is readily available so it is best to have healthy foods on hand.

as parents we need to stock up on healthy foods and have a control over these matters. fruits and vegetables should be worked into daily routines, aim to for 3-5 servings per day and work them into every meal. The availability of fruits and other healthy snacks such as low-fat yogurt, whole grain crackers, cheese and peanut butter and celery would make it easier for a child to choose healthy snacks as these comes in handy when they feel hungry. we should always choose lean meat and other good sources of protein such as fish, eggs, nuts for protein and avoid fat intakes by limiting fried foods and instead opt for the healthier food preparations such as grilling, broiling and roasting.

parents should also opt for whole grain breads and cereals, for more fiber. Fast food and unhealthy snacks such as chips and candy should be limited but it should not be banned from homes so kids wont feel deprived. and for sugary drinks, substitute water or low-fat milk.

Kid’s health and Family meals

Family meals is a good chance for parents to monitor the activities of their kids in a day. It is also a chance to enjoy a nutritious and a comforting ritual for parents and kids alike. During family meals, kids are also more likely to eat fruits and vegetables, they’re less likely to snack on unhealthy foods, are less likely to get bad habits such as smoking or drinking alcohol. Family meals are also a good chance to introduce healthy eating habits to a child as parents act as role models during this time.

Kids may react indifferently or try to avoid family meals as they want to show their independence, yet some kids still want their parents advice and counsel from time to time and meal times are great time to reconnect. Mealtimes should be kept calm and congenial, avoid arguments and lectures and parents should strive to involve kids in meal planning. When having these family dinners and meals, it is best to strive for nutritious and healthy foods, whether it is take out or home cooked meals.

The most important meal of the day

Your mother was right: Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Not only does it give you energy to start a new day, but breakfast is linked to many health benefits, including weight control and improved performance.

Eating breakfast is the secret to staying healthy, according to evidence unearthed by doctors in the US.

They believe skipping the first meal of the day increases the chances of becoming obese, developing diabetes or even having a heart attack.

Their study found that people who eat whole-grain cereals every morning are among those most likely to see the health benefits.

They also found that people who ate breakfast every day were a third less likely to be obese compared to those who skipped the meal.

In addition, they were half as likely to have blood-sugar problems, which increase the risk of developing diabetes or having high cholesterol, which is a known risk factor for heart disease.

The researchers believe that eating first thing in the morning may help to stabilise blood sugar levels, which regulate appetite and energy.

They suggest people who eat breakfast are less likely to be hungry during the rest of the day and are, therefore, less likely to overeat.

So c’mon,let’s all eat breakfast.

Child safety: How to prevent falls

I went on my friend house this morning to have a little chat with her and her cute baby. When we where at the table and her baby sitting in a high chair suddenly fall as she climb the table.It was a shock to me so from that instant as I went home I search the goggle and this is what I found out.

In the course of their daily adventures, children have plenty of opportunities to fall down. Some simple precautions can help reduce your child’s risk.

Has your toddler ever taken a tumble during a covert ascent to the cookie jar? Has your preteen ever miscalculated the physics involved in rocketing up a flight of hardwood stairs in socks? It takes more than luck to keep children from breaking a bone or needing some stitches before they grow up and leave home. Some simple precautions can help reduce your child’s risk of getting injured in a fall:

• Beware of heights. Don’t let young children play alone on fire escapes, high porches or balconies.
• Keep stairs clear. Clutter on the stairs increases the risk of tripping and falling.
• Install safety gates. Block a toddler’s access to stairs with safety gates. If you’re putting a safety gate at the top of a staircase, make sure to attach it to the wall.
• Keep windows locked. Young children can squeeze through a window opened as little as 5 inches. Screens aren’t strong enough to keep children inside.
• Secure area rugs. Use foam carpet padding, double-side tape or a rubber pad under area rugs to keep them from sliding.
• Avoid extension cords. It’s easy to trip on extension cords.
• Use tub mats. Rubber pads in bathtubs help prevent slipping.
• Fasten safety belts. Always strap children into highchairs and strollers

Child safety: How to prevent falls

I went on my friend house this morning to have a little chat with her and her cute baby. When we where at the table and her baby sitting in a high chair suddenly fall as she climb the table.It was a shock to me so from that instant as I went home I search the goggle and this is what I found out.

In the course of their daily adventures, children have plenty of opportunities to fall down. Some simple precautions can help reduce your child’s risk.

Has your toddler ever taken a tumble during a covert ascent to the cookie jar? Has your preteen ever miscalculated the physics involved in rocketing up a flight of hardwood stairs in socks? It takes more than luck to keep children from breaking a bone or needing some stitches before they grow up and leave home. Some simple precautions can help reduce your child’s risk of getting injured in a fall:

• Beware of heights. Don’t let young children play alone on fire escapes, high porches or balconies.
• Keep stairs clear. Clutter on the stairs increases the risk of tripping and falling.
• Install safety gates. Block a toddler’s access to stairs with safety gates. If you’re putting a safety gate at the top of a staircase, make sure to attach it to the wall.
• Keep windows locked. Young children can squeeze through a window opened as little as 5 inches. Screens aren’t strong enough to keep children inside.
• Secure area rugs. Use foam carpet padding, double-side tape or a rubber pad under area rugs to keep them from sliding.
• Avoid extension cords. It’s easy to trip on extension cords.
• Use tub mats. Rubber pads in bathtubs help prevent slipping.
• Fasten safety belts. Always strap children into highchairs and strollers

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