You are a Reflection of Your Childhood

It’s incredible how much our childhood reflects who we become as adults. The environment we were raised in, the work ethic we were taught, the food we ate, how people treated us; the list goes on.
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I was a chunky kid, pale face with freckles and curly hair. I looked like no one around me, and I was treated so. I found comfort in food. I may not have children of my own, but it’s because of this that I have a special place in my heart for them.
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As of now, one in three children in America are overweight, have skin, gut, hormone or mental focus issues. Children have excellent insulin sensitivity because they are so young, so some may appear thin, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t suffering inside. There is a direct correlation between nutrition and our health, and I think we can all agree on that. Unfortunately, the food we consume today doesn’t appear as whole food. It appears in the form of chemicals, preservatives, refined sugars, refined grains and trans fats. Children are fed things such as:
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High fructose corn syrup, food dyes such as Red #40 and FD&C, soybean oil, vegetable oils, bleached and enriched grains. They are eating animals that have been given large amounts of antibiotics and arsenic(we are what our food eats).
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Now, I grew up on the standard American diet, and I turned out okay. I get it, and kids will be kids. But it is our job as adults, to guide them in the right direction so that as they become adults they can make the best decisions for themselves and for the planet. It is our job as adults to lead by example and be a good role model. At the end of the day, if it’s not healthy for us, it is just as damaging to a child.
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COMING SOON: Nutrition and Cooking Classes for Children brought to you by ME, Emily Zwilling! Age groups include 3-5, 6-9, 10-14, 15-18.
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Stay tuned for more information. If you know anyone who may be interested please share.