X2 on the "You are what you eat."
I also have found that the less processed foods and sugars a kid has really has an effect on their psychological behaviors. A lot of children in the schools who are eating the cheap prep foods are now diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. My sister, older that is, had both of her kids on the typical American diet. Both boys were diagnosed with ADD and put on ridalin. I talked her into giving my treatment a try instead, cutting out anything and everything that came in a box, freezer foods, processed feed. Avoiding foods with added sugars, HFCS, Slenda/nutrasweet, (er kids were diet pop freaks) concentrated fruit juices with 10%juice... and go with 100%. Why? Cuz when I was diagnosed with BP, I was prescribed Depakote. HECK NO! I got it, read the side effects and went to the library to learn how to do this naturally. Note, I did work with my doctor and councelor for this. I got to work studying, and came across an article that shows food relations to mental issues. So, I started studying in that vein, and since then, I got my sister to change how she feeds her kids, my dad, when he was with us, changed how he ate, but unfortunetly damage was already done to both his heart, and diabetes, kidneys failure, to do much good for his body health, but it did help the mental, and I think in the long run, it did prolong his life. My kids do not eat boxed dinners. We avoid processed sugars, GMOs, ect... you get the picture... That is why we started growing our own produce. I do not use any chemicals on them. I let my chickens do what they should do and supplement that with a quality feed. I buy meat that is hormone free, and milk that is hormone/antibody free. Our schools here are starting to get on the band wagon. I just wish that the powers that be would not allow persons on Food Stamp to purchase such things as pop, candy, junk food.. I hate looking at someones grocery bill when I am in line and find that my tax dollars are helping them to pig out on junk foods, and little to no fresh produce. I am happy that WIC has now started providing funds for fresh produce. I think kids would be a lot better off if fresh homemade was more easily affordable for a lot of people versus hamburger helper and banquet...
Ok... I will get off the pulpit... This is just my opinion, and sorry if I offend any one.
