A major goal is to pass on to our children what food is and how it affects their health. Fresh is best Many studies have shown that diets high in processed foods and sugar depress the immune system. Always have fruit on offer. Even before meals, children should be allowed to eat fruit. There is now abundant evidence that a first-class intake of vitamin C can help to prevent a wide range of human diseases.
Vitamin C maintains function of the immune system.
The importance of zinc has been recognised only in recent years. Low zinc status often manifests itself in a decrease in the senses of taste of smell and taste, wounds take longer to heal and children fail to grow properly. This is because zinc is a vital factor in many key life processes, such as our immune function. Sugar Too much sugar in the diet can lead to hyperactivity, aggressive behaviour, but also to excessive mucus and tendency to frequent infections. Although these foods are part of a healthy diet, they do not offer children the essential nutrients that are necessary to them.