Kids’ Food Allergy May Be Caused By Obesity

June 24, 2009
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A new study has found out there’s actually link between food allergy and obesity in kids. An experiment involving 4000 children has suggested the said result.

The children who participated in the study were aged 2 and 19 years old. Before the experiment took place, wider health factors beside obesity and allergies were considered by Dr. Cindy Visness, the research head.

“Overweight and obese children were over 50 percent more likely than those of normal weight to be allergic to milk. Over all, the obese and overweight children were about 25 percent more likely to have one or more food allergies,” the New York Times was quoted as saying.

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How To Make Children Eat Vegetables

June 2, 2009
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Back in the days, my mom usually shouts, cajoles and practically begs me to eat vegetables. Seeing as I was a very sickly kid, it was important for her that I eat as nutritiously as I can. But hard-headed as I was back then, I refused to eat anything that has to do with vegetables.

Luckily, I learned to appreciate veggies through the year without, mind you, the need for my mom to resort to something physical.

But for those parents who are still having a difficult time to force their children to eat, here are some tips to make eating vegetables fun and interesting:

1. Spike their meals with vegetables. Meals are…