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    Healthy Eating and Pollution Protection for Kids: Parents' Guide
    Healthy Eating and Pollution Protection for Kids: Parents' Guide
    Healthy Eating and Pollution Protection for Kids: Parents' Guide
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    Healthy Eating and Pollution Protection for Kids: Parents' Guide

    By Dave Reavely

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    This easy-to-read guide on how to feed children healthy food is written for parents, teachers and also children who are studying this subject at school. Included is information on the dangers of feeding children junk food and how to avoid the clever advertising tricks that aim to attract youngsters to unhealthy eating practices. Also, learn more about organically grown foods and the importance of creating a healthy respect for the environment and our place within the ecosphere.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn Hunt Publishing
    Release dateMay 16, 2011
    ISBN9781846948893
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      Book preview

      Healthy Eating and Pollution Protection for Kids - Dave Reavely

      First published by O-Books, 2011

      O-Books is an imprint of John Hunt Publishing Ltd., Laurel House, Station Approach,

      Alresford, Hants, SO24 9JH, UK

      office1@o-books.net

      www.o-books.com

      For distributor details and how to order please visit the ‘Ordering’ section on our website.

      Text copyright: David Reavely 2010

      ISBN: 978 1 84694 621 9

      All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations in critical articles or reviews, no part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission from the publishers.

      The rights of David Reavely as author have been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

      A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

      Design: Lee Nash

      Printed in the UK by CPI Antony Rowe

      Printed in the USA by Offset Paperback Mfrs, Inc

      We operate a distinctive and ethical publishing philosophy in all areas of our business, from our global network of authors to production and worldwide distribution.

      This publication is designed to provide information on health. It is a reference and experiential work of general interest and benefit to readers and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe. The information contained herein is in no way to be considered a substitute for consultation with a competent health care professional. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult a doctor or qualified health practitioner before embarking on the application of nutritional advice in this book. Skilled medical opinion is advised on specific health complaints before any course of action is taken.

      I would like to dedicate this book to world renowned naturopath and author Jan de Vries, who has always supported me in my efforts to spread the word about the importance of healthy eating.

      Since we live in a world that presents us with many health challenges including exposure to junk foods and pollution, this is not an easy task. Not only has Jan supported me, he is at the forefront of natural medicine, and continues to carry on the legacy of that other iconic advocate of nature cure, world famous herbalist and naturopath Alfred Vogel.

      Acknowledgements

      Looking back, it occurs to me that over the years many adults and children have influenced me in terms of providing the motivation to write a book on healthy eating and pollution protection for children. This partly came about due to my early experiences and interaction with pupils and fellow teachers in the 1980s and 1990s, many of whom motivated me to try and get the healthy eating message out there to as many people as possible.

      I feel particularly grateful to Broomhill Bank School in the south of England, as my contribution towards their healthy eating policies was always encouraged and appreciated.

      Special thanks also to my partner Jenny, who has always encouraged me in my writing endeavors and to whom I have always turned to for advice and support.

      Foreword

      "Yet again, this is another good book from Dave. His books are irresistible because he speaks from the standpoint of practical knowledge, and all the information embodied within this book makes it a truly valuable addition to every household!

      I admire Dave for his continued efforts to bring the latest research into his books.

      His advice for every parent will provide the tools to help children stay healthy, and is an easy read. It is my fervent hope that the reader will apply the good advice given in this invaluable book."

      Jan de Vries Author and natural health guru appearing on television programs including Richard and Judy’s ‘This Morning’ and ‘Open House with Gloria Hunniford’"

      Introduction

      The fact that the title of this book attracted your attention suggests that you are serious about giving your children the best start in life. If you’re interested in feeding your children with healthy food and protecting them from pollution in order to promote their good health, as well as increase their resistance to the majority of chronic diseases that plague the Western world then join the club.

      You are definitely one of a growing body of adults who are becoming seriously worried about the effects of junk food and environmental toxins upon our precious children. If, like me, you are determined to do something about it, then I sincerely hope that you are successful in your quest. I am also hopeful that this book will help to provide you with at least some of the tools that every parent needs in order to get their kids eating healthily.

      One thing that I would like to acknowledge right from the beginning is that getting your precious one’s to ditch the ‘junk’ and start to eat healthily is not easy. Please believe me when I say I’m speaking from experience here! As a father of two children, I spent many an hour chopping up vegetables and attempting to prepare healthy meals; and let me tell you that the recipients were not always appreciative of my efforts.

      What’s more, this was during a time when healthy eating wasn’t quite so well accepted as it is nowadays. Jamie Oliver -where were you when I needed you? I can also tell you that I made quite a few mistakes along the way.

      Of course in one respect this harsh training ground was a good thing, because the precious knowledge that I gained during this period served me well when writing this book. Hopefully it will help you to avoid making the same mistakes.

      Finally, let me explain that this book came about as a result of an absolute determination on my part to get the healthy eating message across to as many children, parents and teachers as possible. I believe that knowledge can empower people. It can help them to make informed choices; and when you make the right choices, you can influence your life!

      David Reavely

      Cert Ed. Bed (Hon), DN Med, MBANT

      1

      Perils of the Western Diet

      I’ve talked to a lot of parents over the years who genuinely believe that they feed their children healthily. Usually the conversation goes something like this:

      Me: Would you say that your kids eat healthily then?

      Parent: Oh yes, they eat their vegetables and are quite fond of fruit; well, mostly bananas actually.

      Me: Sounds good. What about the likes of bread and pasta?

      Parent: Yes, they eat lots of bread; mostly sandwiches, that sort of thing. My oldest boy practically lives on pasta. Still, they say it’s good for giving you lots of energy don’t they?

      Me: What kind of bread and pasta is it? Is it whole meal or the white variety?

      Parent: Oh, it’s usually white bread and white pasta. We’ve tried getting them to eat whole meal but they can’t stand the stuff!

      Me: Ok, what about protein foods?

      Parent: Yes, they get plenty of protein. My youngest girl Michelle, she eats loads of cheese, bacon, and ham. Oh, and she likes her beef-burgers, but not too many; maybe three times a week.

      Me: They don’t eat nuts, seeds, peas or beans then?

      Parent: I’m afraid not. Well, apart from salted peanuts, but I suppose they’re not too healthy are they?

      Me: True, salty foods are definitely not recommended I’m afraid. What about sugary foods?

      Parent: Well, I have to admit that they do like their sweets.

      Me: What, chocolate, that kind of thing?

      Parent: Oh yes, they must get through loads of the stuff. I’ve tried getting them to cut back, but they just get all irritable and grumpy. I gave in trying after a while.

      Me: What about snacks?

      Parent: Yes, they do need snacks. I’m trying to get them to eat more fruit. The trouble is they’ll only eat a piece of fruit if they can have a packet of crisps afterwards.

      Me: How about drinks?

      Parent: Well, I’ve been trying to get them to drink more water recently; but that’s definitely an uphill battle. They’re so used to drinking their fizzy drinks, which I know are not good. Still, I suppose it all balances out in the end.

      Me: Would you say they are quite healthy?

      Parent: Well, to be honest, they’re not as good as they used to be. I’ve noticed that they’ve had a lot more coughs and colds recently. My youngest boy has had lots of time off school of late. He seems prone to getting tonsillitis. With the others it’s more mood swings, and spotty skin; but I’ve just put that down to their age really.

      When you read about this kind of scenario you may think that it represents an extreme case. Sadly, in my experience, it is becoming increasingly common. What is so disturbing is that the parents who feed their precious children with this kind of ‘foodless food’ are unaware of the damage they are inflicting upon them.

      Think of heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes and a whole host of other chronic conditions and you begin to get the message.

      So what can we do to change things for the better? Well the first step is to try and get away from all of the confusion. For example, when it comes to healthy eating, one of the common statements I hear from people is: We hear that this food is good for us on the TV one day, only to read in some newspaper the following week that this same food is bad for us! What are we supposed to believe? This is a fair comment.

      A good example would be chocolate. Is it good for us? Or is it bad for us? Some studies seem to support the idea that chocolate is good for us because it contains antioxidants that help to protect our cells from damage. Well, when we study the composition of the cocoa bean from which chocolate is derived, this does appear to be true. It is indeed packed with healthy antioxidants which are good for us. But let us now delve a little deeper.

      In order to make delicious chocolate you have to add other key flavor-enhancing ingredients; these being sugar to give chocolate its sweet taste, fat to make the chocolate set; and if it’s milk chocolate, milk or milk solids to give it that rich creamy taste. I’m sure you can see where I’m going with this? That’s right, these other ingredients change what is essentially quite a healthy but fairly unpalatable food, into a delicious unhealthy food because it contains sugar (usually lots of the white refined variety), full-cream milk, which is high in saturated fat, and worst of all, the type of vegetable fats often added to chocolate are the hydrogenated variety, which are really bad for us.

      Now, if we take a long hard look at a lot of other processed foods, we’ll find the same kind of scenario emerging. Take the case of white flour, for instance. This starts off as whole wheat grains which naturally contain all the goodness of the wheat. These grains are crushed by steel rollers and then separated into their component parts; namely, the wheat germ (which contains lots of vitamins and minerals), the white starchy endosperm, and the bran (the part of the wheat that gives us valuable fiber). Guess which part is used to make white flour? Yes, that’s right, the white starchy endosperm. This is the least nutritious part of the wheat and merely provides us with energy from the starch which is converted by the body into sugar. Therefore, anything made from this kind of flour is devoid of whole food goodness. In fact, white bread which is made from refined flour, not only lacks any real nourishment, it also contains chemical additives, so it is one of the unhealthiest foods one can eat.

      These two examples help to explain why so much confusion exists on the subject of nutrition these days. What it often ultimately boils down to is this: foods are usually better for us when they are least interfered with. When we analyze the types of refined foods that constitute the so-called Western diet, it is not hard to conclude that the human body was never meant to consume them in the first place.

      In order to understand this fully we only need to remember one key fact: we are part of the animal kingdom; and this being the case, it beggars the question: what other animal living in its natural habitat lives on junk food?

      What We Can Learn From Some of Our Furry Friends

      When it comes to understanding the importance of living on natural foods in contrast to unnatural refined foods, one has only to consider the example of the black bear, an animal that is native to Canada. Black bears are omnivorous and their diet consists of about 75 percent vegetable matter, 15 percent carrion, and 10 percent insects and small mammals. Their love for honey is well known. They also have a liking for ripe corn in the autumn.

      As you might imagine, providing that this magnificent animal has access to such natural foods, it remains healthy and disease-free. What’s more, with the exception of grizzly bears and man, it has few enemies. In some parts of North America, they are hunted.

      However, another threat comes from tourists who feed the bears with junk food. When this happens the bears develop a taste for these unhealthy foods and are tempted to invade campsites and tourist centers in search of more.

      Unfortunately, like us humans, the consumption of too much of this kind of food can result in the bears becoming sick. This doesn’t just apply to bears of course; it also applies to other wildlife such as deer and wild cats.

      So what is the message here? Well, the parallels are obvious when we focus on the fact that we humans are a part of the animal kingdom, and like our fellow creatures

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