Should You Make the Switch

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This chewy protein found in some of the most popular grains used worldwide is alleged to cause a host of issues with yourself and your kids. Going gluten-free isn’t for everyone, but there are quite a few reasons that some people suggest you should consider making the switch.

Remember before making any changes to children’s diets or your own you should always get advice from a doctor or nutritionist.

Be A Positive Role Model

Children look up to their parents, and they watch what their parents eat. When you start eating a gluten-free diet, you’ll quickly realize that your children are more likely to start eating gluten-free foods. Then, you can enjoy any of the benefits for yourself as well as the healthy and mental health benefits that this type of diet offers children. 

More Energy

It’s as though children are tiny little midgets that siphon all of our energy, and that’s definitely how we feel by the time the afternoon hits. By bedtime, moms are exhausted! Going gluten-free could help you have the energy that you need to get through the day, and still have time for some me-time after the little ones are finally asleep. 

Fewer Behavioural Issues In Children

There’s been suggested a link between food additives and behavioural disorders, such as ADHD. Did you know that even if your child hasn’t been diagnosed with a disorder they could still have behavioural problems due to this gluey substance being in their food?

Gluten is known to make everyone, including children, experience fatigue. When little ones don’t have the energy to keep up, they tend to have meltdowns. This can happen in children as old as eight or nine. 

It also can make them feel more hyperactive, which leads to them being quick-tempered. It’s those same signs that are becoming prevalent in children across America as the ADHD epidemic sweeps across the country.

However, slowing your little one down could be as simple as making a few changes to their diet. You’ll definitely appreciate how much calmer life is if it does work!

Healthier Lunches For Children

While some schools provide healthy lunches, there are others that provide plenty of unhealthy options that kids can eat every day, like pizza and cookies. You can’t guarantee that your child is going to make a healthy choice once they are in the lunch line. 

Packing healthy, gluten-free lunches is a great way to keep your child on track when it comes to nutrition. They won’t be tempted by the unhealthier snack foods in the lunchline, and you can always check their lunch box to see if they ate a healthy lunch. 

There Are Plenty Of Options Available

When I first thought about gluten-free food, I envisioned living off of salad and vegetables. That’s great for some people, but it didn’t work for my family. I give my kids snacks. I used to give my kids unhealthy snacks that made healthy people cringe. 

When I went gluten-free, I discovered a new world of food. There are so many healthy snacks that my children love. There are also plenty of gluten-free ways to indulge the whole family!

There are tons of potato chips that are gluten-free. (Potatoes are naturally gluten-free.) Chocolate is another naturally gluten-free food! 

Just remember that everything is okay in moderation, and you’ll quickly discover that going gluten-free isn’t such a bad idea. 

It’s Really Easy

One of the hardest things about switching to a gluten-free diet is that it sounds so hard. You think that you’ll be fighting with your kids to get them to eat food that they hate. The reality is far from that, though. 

There are a lot of wonderful gluten-free recipes that my kids love, like this gluten-free cake. Most natural foods, like meat, vegetables, and fruits, are already gluten-free.

You’ll quickly discover that it’s not that hard to make the switch. You can actually do it gradually without your kids knowing, so you’ll reap all of the benefits, like fewer tantrums, without the power struggle over food. 

Going Gluten-Free Is A Great Time To Start Making More Nutritious Meals

While there are plenty of pre-packaged gluten-free foods available, you don’t have to buy them. This is a great time to start making gluten-free food that is homemade and packed with vitamins and nutrients.

When you take the time to make homemade meals from natural ingredients, the entire family will get all of the vitamins and nutrients that they need. 

Bring The Entire Family Together To Learn About Nutrition

Going gluten-free creates so many teaching moments for moms. First, it’s important to do this as a family. When you all go gluten-free together, it provides plenty of quality time to spend together learning about nutrition.

You can teach your children about the benefits of natural foods, and the downfalls of other foods like fast food and foods such as high glycemic foods. When you approach going gluten-free from a healthy perspective, it creates the foundation that children need to live a healthy lifestyle. 

Going gluten-free is a great idea for the entire family. When we eliminate this ingredient from our children’s diets and our own, it creates so many benefits that you won’t want to go back.

Remember before making any changes to children’s diets or your own you should always get advice from a doctor or nutritionist.

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