Protein Supplements...do we need them.

Protein Powder, bars, shakes......Do we need them?  You decide....but I say NO!

Protein is used for every cell in our body, it is used to build and repair muscle tissue during rapid growth periods and extreme exercise.  The majority of Americans consume excess protein through the food they eat(Most Factory Farmed meats that are VERY unhealthy).  If you eat a real food diet or are transitioning to a real food diet, and exercise a few times a week, extra protein protein powder, shakes and bars are wasted money being flushed down the toilet(literally).  Most all are GMO filled, fake protein, and have oxidized cholesterol just to name a few of the bad things.

Modern Medicine and TMI.....

So I thought I’d share some information that I learned from my trip to a local ER.  Let me give you a bit of history first.  I am not knocking modern medicine at all, they are great for emergency situation, but sometimes Dr’s are missing the bigger picture.

Using Intuition and Traditional foods

Using parent intuition you DO know what to do when it comes to feeding you and your family.  Think about food and its value.  Food should be alive and living and full of bacteria.

Common non traditional foods for households: there are to many to list individually but use your imagination:

Reasons my 7 year old is about to have a melt down

Courtesy of xoclate

I laughed so hard at a wonderful blog post about ‘reasons my 3 year old might be freaking out.’  I could totally relate to my 3 year old and it made me think about my 7 year old.  All kids have their moments....So enjoy and share your melt downs.....