As parents we want to be sure we are making safe choices for our children. With marketing claims like “natural”, “mild”, and “gentle” it can be hard to decide which products truly are safe for our little ones.
By following the four steps listed you can be sure you are making the best choices for your family.
Pediatrics
While I would not recommend giving a child a cup of orange pekoe, chai or English breakfast tea (all of which contain caffeine!) there are an abundance of other kinds of tea that are perfect for children.
Latitude has a lot to do with vitamin D status. Due to our northern latitude the majority of Canadians have insufficient vitamin D levels during the fall and winter months. One study demonstrated that in Canada from November through February UVB rays aren’t strong enough for our bodies to produce enough vitamin D.