“Today in the U.S., about 16 percent of girls enter puberty by the age of 7, and about 30 percent by the age of 8. A recent study determined that the number of girls entering puberty (defined by breast development) at these early ages has increased markedly between 1997 and 2010.” I copied this out of the latest copy of “Organic Connections”.
They attributed this to increased childhood obesity, increased animal protein intake, high dairy and soft drink consumption, and other dietary considerations. “Overall our modern diet rich in processed foods, dairy, processed meats and fast food is disruptive to normal development and aging. Early puberty is an early sign of premature aging.” This is another quote from the article.
Our children are maturing sexually before they are emotionally mature enough to handle it. No wonder we have such a problem with teen pregnancy and a decreasing marriage rate. Our kids cannot equate sex and commitment because sex has become a matter of course to them before they are ready to understand commitment. The article also pointed out that there is an increased risk of breast cancer. This is also confirmed in The China Study by T Colin Campbell that showed a definite correlation between early puberty onset and breast cancer rates.
We need to be changing our eating habits and one of the best is with Sunrider foods that nourish, balance, and cleanse with vegetable based protein. Go to www.healthangelsnutrition.com
