Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Failsafe Parenting (?)

Another big shock for me recently was during (and for a long while after) a presentation by Sue Dengate about children's behaviour and food.

Expecting to hear the usual - kids go hypo on red cordial stuff, I was surprised to hear that some people are affected by much more than just too much artificial colouring or flavours and that sugar has no effect at all on behaviour!  In fact, according to Sue's extensive research and after seeing the effects in her own family, many people are actually affected by naturally occurring chemicals in fruits and vegetables.

I'm not an expert at all so I wont even pretend to give any advise except to point you towards the Food Intolerance Network and tell you that a quick look at the intro video and a browse can't hurt you and might just save you and your family.

I've already noticed a change in myself after loosing some foods and plan to limit and eliminate artificial food stuffs from my sons diet - if necessary a full 'failsafe' elimination diet may well be in our future.

Check out Sue Dengate's books at your local library or on your favourite e-store:
Fed Up (Fully Updated)       The Failsafe Cookbook (Updated Edition)

I can't believe I didn't find out about this until now!

Seriously - with books in my blood and the fact that I'm always on the lookout for a bargain, I am totally SHOCKED that this is news to me.

Recently my other-half was boasting to some work mates about our beautiful and cleaver son (now two and very much into 'I can do it myself and if you tell me how or when I'll let you know just how wrong you are!').  Anyway, one of these mates told him about this great site and forwarded the link.

The Book Depository is 'Fantaculate' (as DS would say) - they have almost every book you could ever want, they are based in the UK and DH was even able to locate the Australian Master Tax Guide (are you as excited at I am about that :P ?!).  Their prices are great and best of all - FREE DELIVERY - always!

To be fair - I haven't placed my first order yet, but I do have quite an extensive wish list going for when the budget allows.  I checked with a friend of mine - equally interested in a bargain and into books far more! - she says she gets a delivery from them about every two weeks and can't recommend them enough.

I can't wait to get my first (free) delivery.