Baby Greens A Live-Food Approach for Children of All Ages

by Lynn, Michaela; Chrisemer, Michael; Cousens, Gabriel

• ISBN13: 9781583941379
• ISBN10: 1583941371
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-07
• Publisher: Frog Books

Summary

The typical American diet is a major factor in the epidemic of obesity and poor health in the country's children.Baby Greenshelps parents establish healthy eating habits in their childrenand themselvesthrough a diet rich in raw foods. A lively mix of education, philosophy, recipes, and activities, the book adapts the living foods approach for all ages and lifestyles. The first part of the book explains the principles of bioenergetic nutrition and shows how cutting-edge nutritional practicesincluding nutritional individuality, pH balance, terrain testing, and homeopathycan dramatically improve a child's health. In addition to recipes and resources, the second part offers insights into the holistic approach to pregnancy, breastfeeding, extended breastfeeding, weaning, food experimentation, play, and other daily activities. Written in reassuring, easy to understand language,Baby Greensempowers parents to step outside the fast food box and take a proactive approach to maintaining their family's health and well-being.

Author Biography

Michael Chrisemer is a licensed nutritionist and the founder of the Matrix Nutritional Consulting. Michaela Lynn was founder of Mama Greens Children’s Garden, a nurturing home-based daycare in Patagonia, Arizona, where the Baby Greens recipes were tried and perfected. Chirsemer, Lynn, and their children live in the Driftless area of Southwestern Wisconsin.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Gabriel Cousens
Foreword: The Raw-Foods-Dominant Diet	xi
Michael Chrisemer
Introduction: Conception of Baby Greens	xv
Michaela Lynn
Part I: Collected Essays on Health and Bioenergetic Nutrition
Michael Chrisemer
Mind-Set: Recognitions and Adaptations	3	(3)
Reestablishing the Whole Picture	6	(2)
Enzymes, Digestion, the Pancreas, and the Subtle Terrain	8	(3)
Nutritional Individuality: Metabolic Individuality, Brain Response, Intuitive Eating, and Recipe Rotation	11	(6)
The Non-toxic Child	17	(1)
The Energetic Compensatory System and pH Balance	18	(2)
Breastfeeding as a Nutritional Model	20	(1)
Protein and Vitamin B-12	21	(3)
Origins of Synthetic Vitamins and Nutritional Alchemy	24	(2)
Transitioning to Raw Foods: Detoxification and Regeneration	26	(2)
Sea Vegetables and the Homeopathic Ocean	28	(3)
Putting It All Together: Ideas and Guidance for the Individual Health Plan	31	(3)
The Last Word: Water	34	(5)
Part II: Foods, Recipes, and Activities
Michaela Lynn
Keys to Balance: Healthy Thoughts for Healthy Eating	39	(4)
Basic Tools and Equipment	43	(5)
Kitchen Hygiene: Keeping It Natural	48	(5)
Living Foods and Pregnancy: A Lot to Be Said for Women's Intuition	53	(8)
Feeding Baby	61	(36)
Toddler Foods	97	(12)
Recipes for Children	109	(39)
Family Activities	148	(15)
Part III: References, Further Reading, and Resources
References	163	(2)
Books	163	(1)
Articles	164	(1)
Further Reading	165	(1)
Health Books	165	(1)
Recipe Books	166	(1)
Practitioners and Testing	166	(2)
Breastfeeding/Milk	167	(1)
Goods and Information	167	(1)
Bulk Organic Foods	168	(6)
Sprouting	168	(1)
Wheatgrass	169	(1)
Online Resources	169	(1)
Open-Pollinated and Heirloom Garden Seeds	170	(1)
Organic Cold-Pressed Oils	170	(1)
Dried Foods	171	(1)
Sea Vegetables and Miso	172	(1)
Sea Vegetables, Celtic Sea Salt, and Grains	172	(1)
Organic Produce Delivery	172	(1)
Snacks	173	(1)
Tools and Equipment	174
Water Ionizers	174