A new treatment for peanut allergies has emerged and is awaiting approval to be used as a regular treatment. The treatment will not cure your child of their peanut allergy outright. It is not designed to help your child eat spring rolls and peanut sauce; it is meant to make it so that your child can eat small amounts of…
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Eating disorders are psychological disorders that affect a person’s relationship with food in an unhealthy way. Eating disorders are primarily characterized by the adherence to irregular eating habits, severe concern or stress over a person’s body weight or shape, and a general sense of phobia concerning food. For the most part, eating disorders are diagnosed in early adulthood, but they…
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Junk food is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of foods that are high in energy but low in nutrients. Your typical junk food is rich in fats, sugars, and sodium, but has little to no important nutrients, such as fiber, protein, minerals, and vitamins. Children typically prefer fast food, because it is designed to taste great, and…
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If your child has suffered from constipation, diarrhea, or other stomach related illnesses recently, it may be time to introduce them to the BRAT diet. Don’t let the name put you off though, it is not referring to your child; BRAT stands for, bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. These foods are classic treatments for stomach illnesses. What do they all…
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