Supplements for Infants

One of our most precious commodities is our children. We protect our children, love our children, and teach our children well. Trusting just any old ingredients to our children’s body is not only something to never do, but it is downright dangerous.

How can you ensure that the supplements you give your infants is of the highest quality for their sensitive bodies?

Starting out

The first word of advice is to give your infants and toddlers nothing you would give yourself first. Another good word of advice is to speak to your child’s physician. You will find that you have to be careful of any products you put on or in your infant or toddler.

Adverse reactions can be as simple as having agitation, but at the worse, adverse affects can cause death. Be sure you know what you are giving your child!

Whom to trust

One of the best rules of thumbs when it comes to infants, children, and supplements is to trust items made in the good ol’ US of A. The FDA requires truth in the labeling. You will find that all ingredients including additives are found on the label.

Many countries such as India, China, and even Canada have products that have hidden fillers. The recent tragedy with pet food and even children’s formula is a good reason why made in the USA is so important.

What to trust

While you may not be comfortable with ingested supplements, you will find oodles of supplements for the body. One such supplement is the many types of diaper rash curative and preventative medicines on the market today.

Remember, even lotions put on the body will absorb into the body. Be sure you have the purest and best on the market.

Kelly’s Health can help with reliable supplements for infants, children, and adults.

Healthy Snacks for Kids & Adults

Why is it that the foods we love are referred to as “bad” snacking choices? Why couldn’t carrots and celery taste more like chocolate cake? Why can’t chocolate cake be a good part of a rounded, healthy lifestyle? The truth is that when we want healthy snacks for kids and adults, we usually think green and/or grainy. But the truth is that there are healthy snacks for kids and adults that taste as delicious as they are healthy.

The trick is often that once we know it is healthier for us… we tend to turn up our nose. This is especially true of children! That means finding alternative healthy snacks for kids and adults that taste “naughty” while actually being a smart choice.

Here are a few of my favorite healthy snacks. Great for kids and adults alike!

Ants on a Log

Spread some all-natural peanut butter on a piece of celery. Top with a few raisins. If you have a finicky child or are not fond of raisins yourself, why not try gummy bears or a couple chocolate chips?

Happy Trail Mix

Making your own trail mix is a great idea. You will control the ingredients and additives! Plus, you will find that this is a lot easier to take on the go than other snacking solutions. Combine 1-cup of whole-grain cereal that has some size to it like Chex, mix in ¼ cup of a favorite unsalted nut such as walnut, pecan, or cashew, and add in ¼ cup of a favorite dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries.

Healthy Ice Pops

Freeze some fresh, unsweetened juice (100% juice NOT juice cocktail) in ice cube trays or ice pop molds. This is super yummy! You can serve the healthy ice pops from the ice pop molds immediately when ready, and make a slushy with a blender and the ice cube tray frozen juice treats.