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Children's Diets: Dos and Don'ts
http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/articles/29/1/Children%26%2339%3Bs-Diets%3A-Dos-and-Don%26%2339%3Bts
Randall Neustaedter OMD, LAc, CCH
Dr. Neustaedter has practiced homeopathy and oriental medicine for over 25 years, specializing in child health care. An accomplished and well-recognized author, he has written The Vaccine Guide: Risks and Benefits for Children and Adults (North Atlantic Books, 2002), a book that helps consumers make informed choices about vaccination. His new book, Child Health Guide: Holistic Pediatrics for Parents (North Atlantic Books, 2005), represents a state of the art guide to raising children with natural medical care. He can be reached through his extensive website at www.cure-guide.com. 
By Randall Neustaedter OMD, LAc, CCH
Published on 07/14/2004
 
List of foods most important to a child’s diet and foods that should be avoided.
Children's Diets: Dos and Don'ts

The most important foods to avoid

  • Soy milk (depletes calcium and thyroid function)
  • Corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup (cannot be metabolized)
  • Partially hydrogenated fats in cookies, crackers, and chips (promotes allergies)
  • Fried foods, e.g. French fries and chips (promotes allergies, heart disease, and cancer)
  • Fish (mercury exposure)

The most important food issues

  • Eat fresh fruits (and vegetables if they are willing)
  • Use organic whole milk, yogurt, and butter when possible (non-organic animal products contain antibiotics, pesticides, and hormones)
  • Use organic chicken, turkey, and beef for the same reason
  • Whole grain products, e.g. breads, cookies (contains more fiber and naturally occurring vitamins and minerals than enriched wheat and bleached white flour)