Recommended Probiotics for Kids
Promoting healthy, diverse gut bacteria appears able to make a big difference in keeping us healthy. That’s why I often recommend probiotics for the kids in my pediatric practice. This is especially true after a course of antibiotics.
Many parents are confused by the wide array of probiotics available and ask for my recommendations. There are several nice options. I suggest trying one and observing changes in y0ur child’s digestive health. If you don’t see the desired result (either stool that is too loose or continued constipation), try a different brand.
Brands of Recommended Probiotics for Kids
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Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - March 7, 2016 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Nutrition Probiotics Vitamins & Supplements Source Type: blogs
Probiotics
My child has lots of food allergies, is it safe to give them probiotics?
Are probiotics safe for kids with food allergies? Absolutely! In fact, I especially recommend probiotics for children with allergies because some studies have shown that probiotics can lessen the immune reaction against proteins in foods.
While there’s no guarantee that probiotics will help (not all studies have demonstrated positive results), no serious adverse effects have been reported. Probiotics are very safe.
But, as you are probably learning from dealing with allergies to milk, eggs, nuts, and shellfish, it’s important to at least check...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - September 19, 2013 Category: Pediatricians Authors: Dr. Alan Greene Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Nutrition Vitamins & Supplements Source Type: blogs
Jamba Juice Can Now Be Found in the Freezer Section at Your Grocery Store
Love getting your produce in smoothie style, but hate all the chopping, dicing and slicing? Well, Jamba Juice's latest DIY home smoothie kit is just for you. The new Green Fusion smoothie combines green apple, mango, pineapple, kiwi, banana, broccoli, spinach and spirulina, a cyanobacterium that is a complete protein, in a convenient frozen pouch to offer a sweet yet hearty smoothie perfect for morning commutes, post-workout refreshment or just as a better-for-you snack. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - August 29, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Nutrition breakfast diet food fruit smoothies snacks veggies Source Type: blogs
Interview with Spirulina Author Robert Henrikson on the Health Benefits of Algae
Can algae and spirulina save the world? Author Robert Henrikson discusses.Contributor: Nick MeyerPublished: Jul 21, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - July 21, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
