I am glad I went. She reminded me that good nutrition is a key element in achieving and maintaining a strong immune system. If children get colds on a regular basis it could be a sign of a weak immune system. There is nothing wrong with eating wheat in moderation but in general wheat features too heavily in the average Western diet. If gluten is imperfectly broken down by the digestive system it is prone for form a sticky chewing gum like mass which adheres to the gut wall.
Wheat is especially prone to cause allergies.
It is advisable not to give children wheat before the age of 2 since their digestive systems are very sensitive. If babies are given wheat early on their guts often cannot cope with breaking it down and allergies develop. Look out for symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, headaches or hyperactive behaviour which may occur over the next 48 hours. Try to increase oat consumption instead. Oats are excellent because they have low allergy potential and because they contain slow release sugars which help keep energy levels up some time after they have been eaten.