What can I feed my kids to make them energised?

Lacking energy when growing up is a point of concern. It may be as simple as indigestion, unhealthy and untimely eating habits, parasite infestation or it could be early signs of nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin D deficiency. In certain cases it could also be due to psychological factors. A detailed evaluation of the child with your family practitioner is advised.

One of the bad eating habits in children that we often come across is skipping breakfast, the most important meal of the day. The biological cycle starts from sunrise and that’s when your body is ready to break its fast. Food is a source of fuel to run your body and it takes around two to four hours for it to get converted to this energy. Now you imagine your child going with little or no food to school in the morning. He/she is almost running on reserves and can’t concentrate in school. The solution is a healthy protein-rich breakfast, which will ensure a steady release of energy. Also make sure your children are drinking enough water and are not dehydrated. 

I am unhappy with my complexion and was wondering if it is related to my diet?

Yes, to some extent it is indirectly related. If you are constipated your skin will eventually become dull. As your body holds more toxins, your skin turns dull. That is why people see glowing skin after treatments such as colon-hydrotherapy and other forms of cleansing.

Drinking enough water, eating fibre-rich food, and consuming portions of fruit helps improve the quality of skin. Green juices, which are rich in antioxidants, will also help.