10 NUTRITIONALLY TERRIBLE FOODS YOU SHOULD AVOID

You keep a running list of the sweets and fried snacks your child eats, but what about foods high in sodium, fat, sugar, and other unpleasant ingredients? Here are 10 unhealthy kid-friendly foods you should steer clear of

Fruit Snacks

Food and beverage monopolies have been deceiving you for a while now by marketing dubious nutritional goods under the guise of "fruit." For example, fruit cakes and fruit gummies are as sweet as candies. They are a sign of cavities because they adhere to children's teeth.


French fries

Fast food restaurants have proliferated, and French fries are more popular with kids' palates than ever. The issue with fries is not simply how many calories and dangerous trans fats they contain, but also how simple it is to consume too much of them at once. It is well known that fries can completely take over a child's palette, preventing them from actually developing an appetite for other veggies. Try baking your own fries at home or whip up some sweet potato fries, which are rich in fibre, vitamin C, and potassium, to keep your junior in check.


Sugar cereals

The fact that the majority of sugary cereals are incredibly poor in fibre and rich in sugar is no longer a secret. Choosing cereals with less than 10 grammes of sugar and at least three grammes of fibre is thus the key.


Deli meals

According to numerous studies, eating processed red meat like hot dogs or bologna increases the chance of developing diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. For instance, hot dogs are high in nitrates, which have been related to cancer, fat, and sodium. Stay away from beef and choose low-sodium, organic deli meats that don't have added nitrates if you must purchase it. Always choose fresh meat; it's always the finest choice.


Sweetened drinks

Almost all of the health hazards associated with soda are untrue, especially for children. Their likelihood of getting type-2 diabetes and being obese increases if they consume Pepsi or cola. Moreover, they will result in cavities. Fruit-based beverages can be just as harmful as soda. According to scientists, if they aren't comprised entirely of juice, their nutritional value is comparable to that of soda. In any case, try to keep your child's consumption of packaged fruit juice to a minimum and focus more on getting her to drink milk and water.


Granola bars

Granola bars have been touted as the ideal healthy snack, yet many of its versions contain chemicals that turn them more into desserts than nutritious treats. Once more, the catch is on the cover. Look for bars that have less than 10 grammes of sugar and at least two grammes of fibre, as well as few or no saturated fats, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners.


Sports drinks

Even though your youngster may be exhausted from that exhausting game of cricket or badminton, you shouldn't allow them to consume sports beverages. Children may quickly cease enjoying water as they get used to the flavour. Instead, prepare a glass of chocolate milk because it contains the ideal proportion of protein and carbohydrates to aid in muscle recovery.

Honey

Don't give your child honey until she is at least a year old since they may contain spores that might cause botulism, whose symptoms include dry mouth, vomiting, paralysis, and breathing difficulties. Infants are more at risk for botulism because they have relatively underdeveloped immune systems. This is why pediatricians frequently advise against giving babies honey-containing products.


Packaged noodles

Noodles are not only poorly nutritive, but they also contain a lot of sodium. Between the ages of two and three, children should consume no more than 1,000 mg of salt daily, while children up to the age of eight should have no more than 1,200 mg. However, a serving of most prepackaged pasta or noodles has more than half of the recommended maximum for children.


Cheese

Despite the fact that cheese is a fantastic source of calcium and protein, you should monitor your child's intake. Having more than one slice of cheese as a snack on a regular basis can quickly add up to more than that amount of calories and fat. For children ages 2-3, two cups of dairy per day are advised, and for children ages 4–8, two cups and a half. One and a half ounces of cheese equals one cup of the advised daily intake of dairy.

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