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THE PALEO DIET: IS IT GOOD FOR HEALTH?

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The aim of a paleo diet is to restore to a way of eating that's more like what early humans ate. The alternative names for a paleo diet is Paleolithic diet, hunter gatherer diet, Stone Age diet,   and caveman diet. The diet's analysis is that the human body is genetically mismatched to the modern diet that emerged with farming practices an idea known as the discordance hypothesis. Foods to Eat on the Paleo Diet: Meat Fish and seafood Eggs Vegetables Fruits Tubers Nuts and seeds Healthy fats and oils Salt and spices What to Drink When You’re Thirsty When it comes to hydration , water should be go to beverage. The below drinks aren’t exactly paleo but most people drink them anyway: Tea: Tea is very healthy and loaded with antioxidants and various beneficial compounds. Coffee: Coffee is actually very high in antioxidants as well. The paleo diet is not safe for everyone. Doctors don't know its effects on children, pregnant women, or older adults. Pe...

HOW NUTRITION HELPS ON KIDS BRAIN DEVELOPMENT?

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  Nutrition has been specified as one of the greatest environmental factors on babies in the womb, and it remains essential throughout infancy and the early years of child development. The aspect of nutrition and its correlation to brain development is complex. Early nutrient deficiency can reduce brain cell production. Later it can impact cell size and complexity. The nutrient loss is also impacting the complex chemical processes of the brain which leads to less effective communication between brain cells. All nutrient shortages impact brain development. and cognitive function. Nutrition and brain health plays a crucial role in how your child acts, thinks, and feels in society. All these aspects are surrounded by teaching your child healthy eating habits and practicing a healthy lifestyle. Foods to Avoid Most processed, ‘fast foods’, pre-made, and boxed foods include polyunsaturated fats which results in brain cell damage. Avoid excess amounts of processed sugars and m...