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KRFirst of all, I’m sharing this with good intentions. Not to compare or make anyone feel bad, but to inspire and show what has worked very well for us 🌟
My son is 7 years old. He is extremely bright, very healthy, and an incredibly happy child. He could read when he was only two years old, and he is most likely the youngest in the world who has built some of the largest LEGO sets in the world, including the Titanic and the Eiffel Tower.
He is also remarkably healthy. He’s almost never sick and has only had a fever twice in his whole life.
I have been very mindful about nutrition with both my children. My oldest son @williamaugustinofficial is now 24, and I see the same pattern with him; strong health, good energy, and overall wellbeing. Over many years I have also coached families, and I have seen similar positive results with the children of my clients. I share this because I genuinely want to contribute with knowledge that can help children thrive.
We started cod liver oil when he was a baby, and I also took it during pregnancy. Research suggests that nutrients like omega-3 and vitamin D support brain development, and some studies show that children’s IQ scores even increase when mothers get enough of these nutrients during pregnancy.
Our meals are quite simple and nutrient dense. Breakfast is usually eggs, sometimes steak, and berries. Lunch is often pancakes made with almond flour, eggs, and cottage cheese with berries. In the afternoon he might have homemade sourdough bread with butter and honey or bee pollen, often with some organic chicken.
We also tend to eat dinner fairly late, a bit like families in southern Europe. After school there is no rush. He has a small snack, we relax, and later in the evening we have dinner, often with friends or at a restaurant. Dinners are usually built around fish or high quality meat, and the evening becomes a calm and social time together.
I truly believe food, lifestyle, and ofc environment play a big role in how children feel, develop, and thrive. My hope in sharing this is simply to offer inspiration and ideas that might help other families create healthier, happier lives for their children 🤍
@kristinvalen
