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Healthy Habits for Back to School
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- FIAT Health Podcast
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- Aug 13, 2025
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- 1832
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Summary
In this episode of the Fiat Health Podcast, Caroline and Ashlynn share practical strategies to keep children (and adults) healthy during the back to school season. They focus on four key factors that contribute to a healthy immune system: nutrition, hydration, sleep, and supplements. This is an episode full of actionable advice, recipe ideas for busy mornings, and ways to empower your kids to take charge of their own well-being. At the end of this episode, you will feel equipped with the tools you need to help your family thrive during this busy back to school season! Medical Disclaimer: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Key Takeaways: Getting Sick is Normal: Illness is a normal and unavoidable part of life, especially in childhood. Getting sick can help build stronger immune systems but we can still take steps to reduce the risk and severity of an illness. Nutrition, Hydration, and Sleep: Proper nutrition, good hydration, and quality sleep are key for staying healthy during the school year. We recommend focusing on what you can control: balanced meals, encouraging hydration, and making sure your kids get enough sleep. Focus on balanced meals with protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Limit processed foods and sugars as much as you can. If your kids are active, consider adding electrolytes to water. To encourage quality sleep, limit screentime and bright lights in the hours leading up to bed. Supplements: Ideally we would be getting all our nutritional needs from the food we eat. But since this is often not p…