Whole Foods Market- Back to school podcasts

My pediatricians & OB's offices are conveniently located above a Whole Foods Market. After all those pesky pregnancy weight checks I could pop in and pick up vitamins, Born Free bottles and organic berries in one swoop. If it was a particularly painful weigh in, I'd also throw in some two-bite brownies. A pregnant woman needs her chocolate after all.

After my last appointment I decided I should lay off the brownies, but with school starting I definitely needed more vitamins. Did you know Whole Foods carries children's gummi vitamins with echinacea? I didn't. Brilliant!

Are you considering a multivitamin for you or your kids? Whole Foods Market is running a back to school podcast series to benefit kids and parents gearing up for another school year.

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There are many other great Back to School podcasts so read on to see the summary of the Back to School podcast series below:

VIDEO
July 29th
1. How Tweens & Teens Benefit from Natural
Many people “go natural” when they have a baby, but what about later on? If raising your kids “green” has proved to be a challenge, tune in for simple ways and reasons to choose natural products. This highly respected eco-entrepreneur talks about makeup, deodorant, toothpaste and supplements from her own mothering experience. Lynda Fassa is the founder of Green Babies, the oldest existing organic cotton clothing company on the planet, and author of Green Babies and Sage Moms.

AUDIO
August 12th
2. Natural Oral Care for Kids
Do you wonder if the reasons you choose natural foods for your kids could also apply to toothpaste? Learn about the choices and get tips for natural oral care products that work well—and taste great—for even the pickiest kids. Pam Scheeler has a B.S. in biochemistry and works in Tom’s of Maine’s Consumer Care and Professional Advocacy groups for
oral care formulation and testing.

Aug 19th
3. Does your Child Need a Multi?
Learn the big reasons why most kids can benefit from a little daily multivitamin. Despite even the best attempts at a healthy diet, many don’t get all the essentials they need. Think of it as a combination of insurance and investment, and get the most recent nutritional recommendations for smart parents and smart kids. Malia Curran, MS, MPH, is a nutrition and health consultant.

Sept 2nd
4. EFAs & Back to School Brain Power
EFAs (essential fatty acids) are crucial for healthy growing brains and mental function. Here is straight and simple info to help you understand EFAs and how to find the ones that support children’s focus and brain function. Douglas MacKay is a licensed naturopathic doctor who serves as Nordic Naturals Research Advisor. He is Founder of MacKay Naturopathic Center in Dover, NH.

Sept 9th
5. Healthy Immune System for a Healthy School Year
Looking for easy ways for you and the kids to stay healthy this school season? We’ve got you covered. Get the scoop on the immune system and learn how it can benefit from probiotics, herbs, supplements and simple healthy habits. Start building your healthy school year now! Malia Curran, MS, MPH, is a nutrition and health consultant.
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