Nourish Your Family This Festive Season
- Lucy Bassett
- Dec 19, 2024
- 2 min read
With Christmas around the corner, it’s the perfect time to think about how we’re nourishing our families. Kids and teens are growing fast, and giving them nutrient-packed foods can set them up for health and happiness—now and for years to come.
Why Nutrient Density Matters
Our children’s bodies and brains need a wide range of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and proteins to thrive. Sadly, many modern diets are full of empty calories that leave kids undernourished. The good news? Going back to traditional, wholesome foods can make a huge difference.
Foods like pastured meats, eggs, raw dairy, and fermented vegetables are nutritional powerhouses. Here’s why:
B Vitamins (including Folate): Essential for energy, brain health, and cell repair, found abundantly in animal foods and fermented veggies.
Retinol (True Vitamin A): Only found in animal products, this form of vitamin A is much easier for our bodies to use than plant-based beta carotene, which many people can’t convert efficiently.
Zinc: A must for a strong immune system, growth, and development, readily available in animal foods.
Fermented Vegetables: Not only do they support gut health, but fermentation also boosts their vitamin content.
Why Fats and Proteins Matter
Healthy fats are essential for brain health—they help with calmness, focus, and mental clarity. They’re also key to absorbing fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.
And when it comes to proteins, not all are created equal. Animal proteins are far more bioavailable than plant proteins, meaning our bodies absorb and use them more efficiently. This means you get more nutrition from less food.
What Happens When Kids Are Well-Nourished?
The benefits of proper nourishment are incredible. When kids are nutritionally fulfilled with the right balance of vitamins, proteins, and fats, they’re calmer, more focused, and better able to cope with the day’s challenges. This often means better behaviour, improved concentration at school, and a happier home life.
Celebrate with Nutrient-Dense Festive Feasts
This Christmas, let’s bring back the joy of traditional, hearty feasts that nourish both body and soul. Whether it’s turkey, beef, ham, or lamb, these meals are packed with the nutrients your family needs. Add in homemade fermented veggies, creamy raw dairy dishes, and other wholesome sides for a festive meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
When you support local farmers, you’re not only getting high-quality ingredients, but you’re also helping your community and the environment.
Real Food, Real Health, Real Joy
This festive season, let’s make it about more than indulgence. Let’s celebrate the gift of real food that brings us together and keeps us healthy.
Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and nourishing Christmas!
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