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Brain Awareness Week may have just passed, but that’s no reason to forget about the cerebellum the rest of the year, especially if you’ve got little ones who are in the most important stages of brain development.
If you’ve been pregnant at any time within the last four or five years, you’ve definitely heard about DHA and all the way this fatty acid complex benefits your fetus, infant or toddler’s brain development. DHA and ARA are found in breastmilk, but if that is no longer, or just isn’t an option, it can be found in fatty fish like salmon, certain meats like liver, and in specially fortified products. Now, you can also get it built into your daily intake of milk! Horizon Organic has come out with a brand spanking new line of milk that is fortified with DHA to help your newly weaned tot (and yourself, if you’re preggers!) get the DHA you need to promote healthy brain development.
Dr. Alan Greene, a nationally renowned doctor, speaker and researcher has always been a strong proponent of DHA, and is one of the reasons why Americans have access to DHA fortified infant formulas, like Enfamil Lipil for example. DHA wasn’t actually added to infant formula until 2002, and Dr. Greene was one of the forces behind getting the FDA to approve the additions. Now, Dr. Greene is also the poster child for Horizon Organics’ brand new line of milk with added DHA. He offers up great insight, information and advice to visitors of the Horizon Organic web site.
Personally, I love the flavor of Horizon Organic milk; it always tastes so uber fresh and creamy. Now, Horizon Organic has provided us with a new option that’s even better for us than regular milk, with all the great flavor and health benefits they’ve always offered up. Don’t worry, Horizon Organic Milk + DHA tastes just like their regular milk.
During pregnancy, I actually took DHA ARA supplemental pills and I ate a LOT of salmon (something not quite recommended), but with this new DHA fortified milk, none of that is necessary.. it’ll be breakfast as usual for all the pregnant ladies out there to get that extra boost of DHA to your baby. For tots already weaned off of breastmilk or formula, this is a GREAT alternative to regular milk, because not only is it organic, but your little one will continue to receive all the power of supplemental DHA in his diet. Anyway, DHA is something that people of all ages can really benefit from.
We were recently provided with a sample of Horizon Organic Milk with DHA, and I’m pleased to offer THREE of my readers with the same opportunity! I’m giving away three coupons for a carton of Horizons Organic with DHA (each valued @ $4.99 each). I’ll be more than happy to mail the coupon to you, and to enter all you need to do is comment on this post with a valid email address so I can let you know if you’ve won. The deadline to enter is March 31, 2008, and I’m willing to mail the coupon to anyone with a US mailing address.
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I’d love to try this milk.
Great article…wondering if this milk will help brain development in adults? My husband is recovering from brain injury and I see some similarity in children’s brain development…hmmm. I know the contest is over, but if you still have any coupons left, I would love one!
Very interesting! Will check back often MUIB buddy
Our family LOVES Horizon Milk!
I had the opportunity to try Horizon through BzzAgent.com, and the family loved it. No difference in the taste and it’s great to know we’re all getting extra DHA. It is extremely helpful in people with brain disorders, and for all of us in general.
Great post!
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horizon organic milk is produced on factory farms. read all the recent controversy and boycotts against horizon by googling “horizon factory farm”