Ashley Koff, co-author of Mom Energy, has some excellent tips to keep kids happy and healthy!
Ashley was asked: “Is it normal for kids to get kidney stones, and how can I prevent my kids form getting them?”
Ashley says there has been a rise of kidney stones in children. She as a simple way to prevent it: Less salt!
She says”
“We├óΓé¼Γäóve heard about the negatives of too much sugar for baby and you, but what about too much salt? Here is a sodium primer for your baby├óΓé¼Γäós intake that should act as a reminder for you too.
While sodium is necessary as an electrolyte (working in balance with potassium) for cardiovascular health, proper cellular hydration, and appropriate levels of stomach acid (hcl), too much salt can throw these functions off. What that means is greater risk of dehydration. (Sodium keeps water outside of cells whereas potassium brings it in into cells). This can be a factor in constipation resulting from dehydration. And in the extreme, excessive salt can cause blood pressure and heart function issues. The other issue is one of taste buds.
If a baby is introduced to highly salty foods early on (by that I mean salt-added) than they are more likely to develop their taste buds with that sensitivity. There is also a connection between high salt and high sugar cravings.”
Wow.
Eating less salt does more than just reduce your chance of kidney stones! It’s really important to maintain a low sodium diet.
For more information and tips, go to Ashley Koff’s nutritional plan website!