Raising Healthy Kids in An Increasingly Unhealthy World

1. Raising Healthy Kids in An Increasingly Unhealthy World With Moms : Angie Thomas Harper Guerra And Master Coordinator Barb Lagoni

2. Declining Health of American Childrenfrom Maternal and Child Health : A Business Imperative “Past generations of children suffered from acute diseases like polio, most of which are now prevented by vaccines. In contrast, today’s children face chronic diseases that develop slowly throughout childhood and impair adulthood. The onset of chronic conditions is beginning earlier and earlier, to the point where conditions once only seen in adults are now being diagnosed in children. “ PreMature Births –In 2004, 12.5% of births in the U S – 500,000 Infants total – were preterm… a 30 % increase since 1981. Low Birth Weight -- Many premature babies weigh too little at birth, which adds to the child’s potential medical problems. Low birth weight is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality. The percentage of newborns with low birth weights has increased in the past two decades – from 7% in1990 to 8.3% in 2006…putting them at risk for respiratory distress syndrome, bleeding in the brain, and other serious and complications barb

3. Declining Health of Kids continued Asthma The most common chronic disease in children is asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Asthma has been on the rise since the 1990s. Affects 1 in 10 children. and about a quarter of all children with asthma are younger than 5. Obesity America is slowly losing the fight against obesity. U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, MD, called obesity the greatest threat to public health today. The rate of overweight among children has increased from 6% in the period 1976–1980 to 30% today.. Sustained obesity puts adolescents and young adults at high risk for several chronic diseases, including hypertension, type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Diabetes – affects 26% of people under 20 … that’s 1 in every 400, increasing risk for heart disease & stroke , hypertension, kidney disease, blindness, neuropathy and amputation barb

4. More Health Statistics for US Kids Allergies – 10% of US children Learning Disabilities – 8% of US kids ( 5 million ) On Prescription medications ( at least 3 months ) – 10 million kids Mental Health – Depression, Behavioral /Emotional Issues In 2011, a little more than 5 percent of children ages 4–17 were reported by a parent to have serious difficulties with emotions, concentration, behavior, or being able to get along with other people. In 2011, about 8 percent of the population ages 12–17 had a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) during the past year Only 55% report “ excellent health” Center for Disease Control barb

5. Healing the New Childhood EpidemicsAutism, Asthma, ADHD and Allergiesby Kenneth Bock & Cameron Stauth Causes – • Toxins proliferated— air ( saturated with mercury from coal-burning factories & IQ-damaging lead ) water (polluted with hydrocarbons, pathogens, waste and medications ) food ( fouled by chemicals, hormones, antibiotics ) • Nutrition deteriorated – average intake of essential has steadily declined since 1980 ..replaced by unhealthy fast food and processed food • Ability to detoxify dwindled -- barb

6. Why Toxins Are So Dangerous For Babies Dr. Anne-Lise Birch Monsen at the University of Bergen, Norway, has raised serious concerns about high levels of contaminants in farm-raised salmon. The contaminants in question originate in wild salmon, courtesy of environmental pollution. These toxic contaminants bind to the fat molecules in wild fish, and when these fish are ground up for use in fish meal together with added high-fat fish oils, these molecules can enter your body where they bind to your cells. While this can certainly cause health problems for you, it can also pose a very serious threat to the health of your unborn children. As explained by Morton, when you give birth, your body dumps up to 90 percent of the accumulated toxins in your body into the body of your first-born child. More toxins are later expelled through your breast milk. This is why it’s so critical to avoid toxic exposures throughout childhood and early adulthood, to prevent damage to future generations as well as your own life cycle... barb

7. Eliza’s Story • --Born with a kidney disorder. • - On an antibiotic from the second day of her life until 22 months old • 8 hour surgery to repair and reconstruct her urinary system • 8 days in the hospital including heavy antibiotics • - Healing has been amazing, both inside & the scar on the outside • Through 22 months of antibiotics, she was not a sickly child and she hasn't been since! Mom -- Angie Thomas Half Marathoner, Health Coach

8. Eliza’s Supplement and Diet ProgramProducts That Strengthen the Immune System • Incredivites Multi for Kids • OptifloraProbiotic Capsules • Vita C Chewable and Sustained Release • Alfalfa Complex • Mighty Smarts • Healthy Protein Smoothees .. Shaklee 180, Mealshake, Energizing Soy Protein angie

9. Eliza’s Diet Protein from eggs, nuts/nut butters, protein shakes; Veggies .. As much as possible It's all in how they are presented and sometimes that means it isn't presented to HER but on my plate and she "steals"; Fruit of all kinds.  Limited dairy and refined carbohydrates.  No juice.  Desserts are a treat and not an every day thing.   She has very little processed food.  She consumes no artificial sweeteners, flavors or dyes.    angie

10. Angie Thomas Favorite Smoothee Recipes - 8 oz almond milk - 1/2 frozen banana - large handful of spinach - 1/2 c - 1 c of frozen peaches - 2 scoops of 180 Vanilla or Chocolate Shaklee 180 mix Whirr up in the blender until smooth! �Spinach has no taste when blended and if you blend well, there is no texture. �Add blackberries and you will have a pink smoothee - in case the green color is a turn off. � Another good, kid friendly recipe - 8 oz almond milk - 1 frozen banana - 1 large handful spinach - 1 heaping spoonful of peanut butter (organic, natural, no added sugar!) • 2 scoops of the 180 Chocolate Shaklee 180 mix Both recipes can yield 2 servings for kiddos (1 for mama ) angie

11. What I’ve Learned About Why To Feed My Kids Healthy FoodsHarper Guerra • I’ve learned to make the association of how what my children eat affects their health. • I’ve learned that  the foods they eat also can affect their behavior

12. What I’ve Learned about HOW to Feed My Kids Healthy • Start Early and Early • Replace with alternatives • Protein and Veggies first and in everything • Harper’s blog waronaverage.com Muffins

13. Harper’s Healthy Recipes Morning Glory Muffins:2 1/2 cups almond flour1 tablespoon cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups carrots, peeled and grated1 large apple, peeled, cored and grated1 cup shredded coconut1 cup raisins3 large eggs2 tablespoons honey1/2 cup coconut oil1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease standard-muffin pan or line with papersCombine almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.  Add carrot, apple, coconut and raisins and combine well. In a separate bowl, whisk . eggs, honey, oil and vanilla extract together.Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and mix very well. The batter will be thick.Spoon batter into muffin pan and place on upper/middle rack of oven for 40-50 minutes.When a toothpick inserted into the top of a muffin comes out clean, the muffins are done.Cool in pan 8-10 minutes, then remove to a rack to finish cooling.

14. Sunflower Muffins 1 cup any nut butter (I use sunflower butter) 2-3 ripe banana 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until well mixed: batter will be sticky. Pour batter into a greased mini muffin tins. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 8 minutes or so until cooked throughI am sure you could use regular muffins too, but you will have to increase the cooking time to 12-15 minutes.

15. Shaklee’s INCREDIVITES™ Supernutritious: • First kids’ chewable multi in the U.S. with immune-supporting power of lactoferrin! • 23 Essential Nutrients—Needed for proper growth and development • 600 IU of Vitamin D3, Support for strong bones and teeth Supersafe: • Naturally sweetened with xylitol, which does not promote cavities • No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives Barb Great Tasting, Kid Tested, and Kid Approved! All-natural tropical punch, grape, and berry flavors.

16. OptifloraProbiotic System • Restores beneficial micro-organisms to lower intestines • lost from antibiotics, diarrhea, chemotherapy, steroids, and other medications • Keeps undesirable bacteria & yeasts in check • Strengthens the immune system (80% is in the gut) • Triple encapsulation protects acidophilus, bifidus, and other probiotics from stomach acids harper

17. MIGHTY SMART™ Chews • Supersmart: • High in DHA Omega-3s for BrainPOWer • DHA helps support concentration, memory, and vision • 100 mg per serving—A level clinically proven to increase blood levels of DHA in children ages 4–12 • Supersafe: • Certified organic by Quality Assurance International • 100% natural, ultra-pure DHA • No artificial colors, sweeteners, or preservatives angie Great Tasting, Kid Tested, and Kid Approved! Yummy Orange Chew

18. Protein –Builds Healthy Cells & Stabilizes Blood Sugar Energizing Soy or Shaklee 180 Smoothees Or Mealshake Creamy Whey Shakes • Good protein sources, low in fat & cholesterol, balanced nutrition • 1/3 of all essential nutrients • Soy or whey • Clinically proven to stabilize blood sugar levels • Great tasting barb Peanut Butter Fudge ( 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup Energizing Soy Protein, 1/3 cup honey )

19. Chewable Vita C Alfalfa Complex • Essential for healthy immune system • Helps reduce damaging effect of air pollution • Dissipates in air, heat and light • Higher levels recommended for allergies, asthma, healing, prevention of colds, viruses, flu.. Especially important for additional immune protection when school starts. angie • One of the healthiest foods • Deep roots draw up trace minerals from the soil plus important anti-oxidants • Natural decongestant and anti-histamine • Popularly used for allergies, congestion and sinus issues, soothing to the stomach

20. Why We Trust Our Kids to Shaklee ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, recently tested various green and whole food supplements for heavy metals, microbes, and pesticides, and found only five of the 11 products selected met its quality standards. Green and whole food supplements can be powders or pills containing wheat grass, alfalfa, kelp, spirulina, leafy vegetables and other chlorophyll-containing ingredients. Powders that failed testing were contaminated with lead, arsenic, or bacteria, and one pill failed to properly break apart.  June 2013 Shaklee conducts over 84,000 quality control tests a year … They test for 400 different contaminants ( going way beyond the US Pharmacopeia standards of 80 ) barb

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22. Kid-Friendly Cleaning Kit 100% Organic, Biodegradable, Non-toxic Cleaning Kits Basic Household Cleaner Kit • Non-toxic • Economical .. Very! • Earth-friendly • Clean really well harper Scour Off & Hand Dish Wash

23. Get Clean Household Cleaning Kits Get Clean® Household Mini Kit #89108 Includes: Basic H2 (16 oz), Basic H2 Wipes Germ Off Wipes Scour Off, Measuring spoon, Dropper Pipette, Spray Bottles (3-pack) SRP: $46.95 MN: $ 40.00 PV: 16 Get Clean® Laundry Mini Kit #89110 Includes: Fresh Laundry Concentrate HE Compatible (32 oz. fl. oz.) Nature Bright (32 oz.) Nature Bright Dispenser Soft Fabric Dryer Sheets (80 count) Soft Fabric Concentrate (32 fl oz.) Measuring Cup SRP: $ 50.70 MN: $ 43.10 PV: 19 Get Clean® Kitchen Mini Kit #89109 Includes: Hand Dish Wash Dish Washer Aut. Concentrate Dish Washer Aut. Dispenser Hand Wash Concentrate Hand Wash Dispenser SRP: $ 46.20 MN: $ 39.30 PV: 20 barb

24. Healthy Kids Vitamin Pack Incredivites Multi Retail $ 34.95 Member Price $29.70 Optiflora Capsule R $ 22.45 MP $19.10 Mighty Smarts DHA/EPA Chews R $31.75 MP $ 27.00 Mealshakes ( whey) R $ 28.35 MP $24.10 For additional immune boosting … ( for allergies, asthma, to mitigate summer air pollution, prevention of colds and viruses) Vita C ( Chewable 300) or R $27.45 MP $ 23.35 ( Sustained Release 180 ) ( R $ 25.50 MP $21.70) Alfalfa Complex (330) R $ 19.35 MP $16.45 barb