Yoga and the Sacred Fire or Awesome Foods for Active Kids

Yoga and the Sacred Fire: Self-Realization and Planetary Transformation

Author: David Frawley

Yoga and the Sacred Fire explores the evolution of life and consciousness according to the cosmology and psychology of Fire, viewing Fire not only as a material but also as a spiritual principle. It shows how Yoga's deeper fire wisdom can help us move forward to an enlightened planetary age, where humanity and nature can again be one in a higher awareness.

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Awesome Foods for Active Kids: The ABC's of Eating for Energy and Health

Author: Anita Bean

Improving a child's diet can improve mood, health, and concentration, helping even the most energetic child get the most out of life and do his or her best in sports or other activities. Awesome Foods for Active Kids contains all the information and suggestions needed to ensure any active child from 5 to 16 is getting a healthy diet. Author Anita Bean explains the basics of nutrition, with notes on how to easily incorporate optimal nutrients into the diet. Tables and charts show how much of each nutrient children need, and where they can get it from. There are notes throughout on what youngsters will need if they are particularly active. Monthly menu plans are included, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, plus a list of healthy after school snacks, lunchbox treats, and after-sport snacks. Separate chapters cover overweight children, children in sports, fussy eaters, and eating at school, making this a book useful for every parent.

Table of Contents:

Contents

Acknowledgments....................ix
Introduction....................1
CHAPTER 1: Kids' Food and Health....................5
Does It Matter What Children Eat? How Do Kids' Diets Measure Up? Why Should You Change What Children Eat? So How Can I Influence Children's Eating Habits? Television and Advertising How Can You Combat Advertising Pressure? Looking at the Labels What to Avoid CHAPTER 2: What Should Active Children Eat?....................14
How Does the Food Pyramid Work? How Many Servings? How Big Is a Portion? Building the Pyramid Looking after Children's Teeth CHAPTER 3: Protein Power....................25
What Happens to Protein in the Body? Will Extra Protein Make Stronger Muscles? How Much Protein? How to Get Enough Protein What about Vegetarian Diets? What about Protein Supplements? CHAPTER 4: Carb-Charging....................30
Why Do Kids Need Carbs? How Much Carbohydrate? Which Types of Carbohydrate Are Best? Carbohydrates and the Glycemic Index CHAPTER 5: Fat Matters....................37
Why Is Fat Needed? What's the Difference Between Saturated and Unsaturated Fats? What Are the Essential Fats? What Is Hydrogenated Fat? How Much Fat Should Children Eat? CHAPTER 6: Vitamins and Minerals....................43
What Do Vitamins and Minerals Do? How to Get Enough Vitamins and Minerals How Can You Get Children to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables? Guide to Vitamins and Minerals Do Active Children Need More Vitamins and Minerals? Should Children Take Vitamin Supplements? Phytochemicals Antioxidants CHAPTER 7: Eating for Action....................59
How Much Food Should My Child Eat? What Should Children Eat Before Training orCompetition? Timing the Pre-Exercise Meal Eating Before an Event What Should Children Eat During Exercise? What Should Children Eat after Exercise? Traveling and Competing Away from Home CHAPTER 8: Drinking for Action....................70
Why Is Drinking Important for My Child? Dehydration Check-Up How Much Should Children Drink? How to Fit It All In How to Make Children Drink while Exercising What Should Children Drink? CHAPTER 9: Overweight Kids....................78
What Are the Dangers for Children of Being Overweight? Heart Symptoms in Obese Children How Can I Tell If a Child Is Overweight? Why Do Children Become Overweight? How Should I Deal with Children's Weight Problems? What Practical Help Can I Give? How Can Children Be Encouraged to Be More Active? How Much Exercise Should Children Get? How Much Exercise Do Children Really Get? How Can Children Adopt Healthier Eating Habits? How Can I Avoid Mealtimes Becoming a Battleground? Should Children Lose Weight for Sports? How Can I Discourage Television Viewing? CHAPTER 10: Underweight Kids and Fussy Eaters....................93
Thin or Underweight? Why Are Some Children Thin? Feeding Children with Small Appetites Feeding Fussy Eaters Feeding Very Active Children Strength Training for Children CHAPTER 11: Eating at School....................102
Packing a Healthy Lunch What's in School Meals? What Should I Encourage Children to Eat for School Lunch? What Can I Give Children after School? CHAPTER 12: Eating Disorders....................113
What Are Eating Disorders? What Are the Causes of Eating Disorders? Why Are Eating Disorders Common among Young Athletes? How Do I Know If a Child Has an Eating Disorder? How Will an Eating Disorder Affect a Child's Health and Performance? What Can I Do If I Think a Child Has an Eating Disorder? Preventing Eating Disorders CHAPTER 13: Kids' Menu Plans....................120
CHAPTER 14: Main Meals....................131
CHAPTER 15: Meatless Main Meals....................145
CHAPTER 16: Salads....................159
Salad Dressings CHAPTER 17: Super Soups....................164
CHAPTER 18: Fast Food....................170
CHAPTER 19: And to Finish....................184
CHAPTER 20: Kids' Snacks....................193
CHAPTER 21: Delicious Drinks....................202
Notes....................207
Resources....................209
Online Resources Useful Addresses Recommended Reading Index....................211