Sanity in the Household

 

Are your children:

 

•  Lethargic after school, too tired for active play

 

•  Picking fights with you, siblings, or friends?

 

•  Inspiring comments from teachers about poor concentration or lack of attentiveness in class?

 

•  Grumpy first thing in the morning?

 

•  Fighting frequent infections?

 

 Are you or your partner:

 

•  Losing energy mid-afternoon?

 

•  Having trouble concentrating at work?

 

•  Finding it difficult to get out of bed each day?

 

•  Struggling with everyday tasks that are usually a breeze?

 

•  Continually adding things to the to-do list that never get done? 

 

If you answered yes to three or more questions above the solution, according to Sydney GP Dr. Cathie Anderson, is to make eating well a priority.

 

A mother of five energetic sons, Dr. Cathie knows firsthand what a strain the challenge of work-life balance brings to a family and cautions that proper nutrition is often forgotten in the daily rush as busy parents turn to quick fixes to beat fatigue.

“To sustain the household sanity, a diet rich in iron, zinc, and B12 is a must.  In line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, I recommend red meat three or four times a week as a proven way to deliver these 3 key vitality nutrients."