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Helping our children to eat wisely is all-important, especially becuase they are subject to so many commercial pressures to make unhealthy food choices. Dr. Joey Shulman combines the most accurate, scientific information on nutrition and health with practical advice for parents concerned about their children's well-being. I recommend this book highly. -- Dr. Andrew Weil, bestselling author of Eating Well for Optimum Health You want to give your child the best start, the best food, but you're not sure where to begin. If you've thrown up your hands in nutritional bewilderment, look no further Winning the Food Fight is the ultimate resource for every frustrated parent. Packed with tips on how to transition your kids from a fat-laden, sugar-sweet diet to a natural, nutritious way of eating, this book is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. From achieving optimal health to feeding a child suffering from obesity, ear infectious or attention deficit disorder, Winning the Food Fight offers all the nutritional answers. Sensible advice from Dr. Joey Shulman, a nutritionist who works with kids daily, can get your family on the right track. Discover: How parental attitudes toward food can shape a family's eating habits Simple plans every family can implement to improve their health All about carbs and kids - what's good and what's bad for your growing child The powerful link between common childhood ailments and nutrition. Delicious, nutritious recipes and food plans for families on the go Healthy alternatives to your children's favorite foods How you can deal with ADD and ADHD by modifying your child's diet All this, and much, much more Start today withWinning the Food Fight, It may be the most important food choice you'll ever make for your kids.
Author Notes
Dr. Joey Shulman is chiropractor and registered holistic nutritionist with an honours degree in psychology. Due to her passion for nutrition and wellness, she has devoted all of her writing, speaking engagements and clinical work to the furthering of nutritional education. As an authority on paediatric nutrition, she is highly sought after as a speaker and has published several articles on children's diet and its link to health. From fussy eaters to the allergic child, Dr. Shulman provides easy to implement, healthy changes that can be made in any home on any budget. Dr. Shulman had made numerous television and radio appearances across Canada and is keynote speaker lecturing on how to optimize health and wellness through a wholesome diet.
She currently practices in Toronto where she resides with her family.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. xiii |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Part I Getting to the Bottom of It | p. 7 |
| Chapter 1 Food Fights | p. 9 |
| What Is Your Food Relationship? | p. 9 |
| Your Relationship With Food | p. 11 |
| Excuses, Excuses, Excuses | p. 12 |
| "Thanks, But My Child Already Eats a Very Healthy Diet!" | p. 12 |
| "Oh, Those Dietary Suggestions Couldn't Possibly Work in My Family" | p. 14 |
| "I Don't Have the Energy or Time to Change the Diet of My Whole Family" | p. 15 |
| "It Is Too Expensive!" | p. 16 |
| "My Children Cannot Stick to a Diet" | p. 16 |
| "What If They Stop Eating?" | p. 17 |
| "My Child Has a Sweet Tooth That Just Won't Quit!" | p. 17 |
| It's A Family Affair | p. 18 |
| Because I Love You | p. 20 |
| The 80-20 Rule | p. 22 |
| Chapter 2 Far from the Land | p. 25 |
| Who Is To Blame? | p. 26 |
| 1. Food Technology and Manufacturing | p. 26 |
| 2. Food Additives and Proper Labeling | p. 30 |
| 3. Lack of Nutritional Education in Our Medical Schools | p. 32 |
| The Earth, Our Home | p. 35 |
| Chapter 3 Health from the Inside Out | p. 39 |
| The Body: More Than the Sum Of Its Parts | p. 40 |
| The Key To Health: The Digestive System | p. 42 |
| The Story of Digestion: The Health of Your Pipes | p. 45 |
| What Is Normal Excretion? | p. 47 |
| Superbugs | p. 48 |
| Part II Your Child's Nutritional Needs | p. 51 |
| Chapter 4 Carbohydrates and Kids | p. 53 |
| Glucose=Gas | p. 54 |
| The Processed Problem: White Flour | p. 57 |
| How The Fuel Works | p. 60 |
| The Link: Glucose-Insulin Axis | p. 60 |
| How To Find Healthier Carbohydrates | p. 65 |
| What About Whole Wheat Bread? | p. 65 |
| Healthier Treats | p. 68 |
| Phytonutrients: What Are They And Where Can I Get Them? | p. 71 |
| Making Life Easier For Parents | p. 74 |
| Is Organic Really Necessary? | p. 74 |
| Chapter 5 Protein Power for Kids | p. 77 |
| What About Meat | p. 79 |
| Nitrates | p. 79 |
| The Health of Our Animals--Or Lack of It | p. 80 |
| Heart Healthy | p. 81 |
| The Joy of Soy | p. 82 |
| Some Soy Savvy Ideas | p. 84 |
| Milk: Does It Do The Body Good? | p. 85 |
| Breast Milk | p. 87 |
| The State of Health of Our Cows | p. 88 |
| Lactose Intolerance | p. 89 |
| Where Will They Get Their Calcium? | p. 89 |
| Alternative Calcium Sources | p. 90 |
| Milligrams of Calcium in Selected Dairy Products | p. 91 |
| Milligrams of Calcium in Non-dairy Food Sources | p. 91 |
| Chapter 6 Fats: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly! | p. 95 |
| A Closer Look At Fats | p. 96 |
| Monounsaturated Fats | p. 96 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats | p. 99 |
| Saturated Fats | p. 102 |
| Trans-fatty Acids: Buyer Beware! | p. 104 |
| Cholesterol | p. 105 |
| Chapter 7 Sugar and Other Monsters | p. 109 |
| Sugar: The Anti-Nutrient | p. 109 |
| Garbage In, Garbage Out! | p. 111 |
| Acid versus Alkaline | p. 113 |
| How to Avoid Sugar | p. 114 |
| Healthier Options | p. 114 |
| The Other Monsters | p. 116 |
| Yeast | p. 116 |
| Additives | p. 117 |
| Part III Childhood Illnesses | p. 125 |
| Chapter 8 Childhood Obesity and Type II Diabetes | p. 127 |
| Where Have We Gone Wrong? | p. 128 |
| Type II Diabetes | p. 129 |
| Is My Child Overweight? | p. 130 |
| Should My Child Go on a Diet? | p. 131 |
| Is Bigger Better? | p. 133 |
| Dining Out | p. 137 |
| Food Is A Right, Not A Privilege | p. 139 |
| You Gotta Move! | p. 140 |
| Chapter 9 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder | p. 145 |
| Does ADHD/ADD Exist? | p. 145 |
| What Are The Criteria? | p. 146 |
| Ritalin: A Pill for Every Ill? | p. 147 |
| Natural Approaches To ADHD | p. 150 |
| Eliminating Food Additives | p. 152 |
| Identifying Food Allergies | p. 153 |
| Supplementing with Omega-3 | p. 153 |
| Eliminating Refined Sugars and Carbohydrates | p. 155 |
| Eliminating Antibiotics and Yeast | p. 156 |
| Supplementing with Minerals and Vitamins | p. 158 |
| Eliminating Heavy Metal Toxins | p. 159 |
| Think Twice | p. 159 |
| Chapter 10 Allergies | p. 163 |
| What Is An Allergy? | p. 165 |
| Immediate Versus Delayed Response | p. 165 |
| Getting To The Bottom Of It! | p. 167 |
| Elimination/Rotation Diets | p. 168 |
| Blood Analysis: The ELISA Test | p. 169 |
| Muscle Testing | p. 170 |
| Vega and Interro Testing | p. 170 |
| Pulse Test | p. 171 |
| Preventing Food Allergies Naturally | p. 171 |
| Breast Is Best! | p. 171 |
| Clean Out the Pipes | p. 175 |
| Hydrochloric Acid Secretion | p. 177 |
| Top Supplements for Allergies In Children | p. 177 |
| Chapter 11 Ear Infections | p. 179 |
| What is AOM? | p. 179 |
| Causes of AOM | p. 181 |
| Food Allergies and Sensitivities | p. 181 |
| Recommended Supplements For Ear Infections | p. 182 |
| Acidophilus | p. 182 |
| Fish or Flaxseed Oil | p. 183 |
| Vitamin C and a Mixture of Bioflavonoids | p. 183 |
| Zinc | p. 184 |
| Garlic | p. 184 |
| Other Natural Choices for Ear Infections | p. 184 |
| Chapter 12 Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's and Irritable Bowel Syndrome | p. 187 |
| Inflammatory Bowel Diseases In Children | p. 188 |
| Crohn's Disease | p. 189 |
| Ulcerative Colitis | p. 189 |
| Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease | p. 190 |
| Important Questions for Parents to Consider | p. 191 |
| Conventional Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease | p. 191 |
| Illnesses That May Accompany IBD | p. 192 |
| Dr. Joey's Intestinal Healing Protocol | p. 193 |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | p. 196 |
| Dietary Approach to IBS | p. 197 |
| Supplements for IBS | p. 197 |
| Part IV More Kid Factors for Optimal Health | p. 199 |
| Chapter 13 MegaHealth for Kids | p. 201 |
| "You're Not Sick, You're Thirsty!" | p. 201 |
| Sleep | p. 202 |
| Natural Tips for Kids to Catch Their zzzzzz's | p. 203 |
| Stress Busters For Kids | p. 203 |
| Commonly Asked Questions | p. 205 |
| Should My Children Take a Multivitamin? | p. 205 |
| How Long Do Nutritional Changes Take to Make a Difference? | p. 206 |
| Should I Tell My Doctor About the Nutritional Changes I Am Making? | p. 206 |
| How Can I Get My Children to Eat More Vegetables? | p. 206 |
| What Can I Do About Snacks When My Children Go to Birthday Parties? | p. 208 |
| Can Bed-wetting Be Related to Food Allergies or Sensitivities? | p. 208 |
| What Should I Do When They Have a Fever? | p. 209 |
| Should My Children Eat Fruit With Meals? | p. 209 |
| My Children Are Very Active and Participate in Sports. Do They Need An Additional Supplement Such as Creatine to Build Muscle? | p. 210 |
| Should My Teenager Wear an Antiperspirant or Deodorant? | p. 210 |
| Appendix I Palate-Pleasing Products | p. 213 |
| Appendix II Healthy Bulk Bargains | p. 217 |
| Appendix III A Child's Healthy Day | p. 219 |
| Appendix IV Dr. Joey's Top Supplement Picks for Kids | p. 225 |
| Index | p. 229 |
