To prevent free radical damage the body has a defense system of antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that defend the body from cellular damage by “sacrificing” themselves and ending the free radical chain reaction before vital molecules are harmed.
A baby’s earliest solid foods should be mostly animal foods—especially nutrient-dense organ meat. The reason? When weaning begins, the nutrients protein, zinc, iron and B-vitamins begin to wane—and one food group providing these nutrients in ample amounts is meat.
By proactively partnering with your health professional, you can help choose options that best fit your values, beliefs, and lifestyle—and by having input into any decisions you will feel more confident about carrying out the chosen lifestyle changes, dietary changes, and/or treatment.
Studies show that indoor air can be 10 times more polluted than outdoor air. Many energy-efficient school buildings tightly contain contaminants, especially if ventilation is inadequate or poorly maintained—and children are especially at risk.
Not everything we put in our bodies makes its way out—and what stays in can cause toxic build-up, digestive distress, and other health problems.