Leaky gut in children can affect more than digestion and impacts mood, sleep, and immunity. Functional nutritionist Ravina Thomas, a functional medicine practitioner explains how nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, and environmental factors can weaken the gut lining, leading to inflammation and behavioral changes. With the right diet, lifestyle shifts, and awareness, parents can support gut health and prevent long-term complications.

We are offering information about nutrient types and serving sizes, but the meals you prepare for your children do not have to be fancy or in perfect alignment with these recommendations. This is just a guideline, the most important aspect is to do your best to provide as well-rounded meals as possible.

You are going to do a great job feeding your little one! Again, it does not need to be exact or perfect. An occasional night of macaroni and cheese is just fine and yummy!