Modern society, with the help of the mass media, imposes on the consumption of many products that are presented as useful, but in fact do great harm to human health. In particular, this applies to the nutrition of children - a growing body needs a good selection of micronutrients that will contribute to optimal development and growth.
Fruit juices
Many parents think that this category of products will be useful for their children. It is believed that juices contain vitamins, many beneficial properties, and so on. In fact, it is naked sugar. From this product, the child's blood glucose level jumps, there is an instability in eating behavior, and he is drawn to sweets.
Also, from the abundance of sugary liquids, dental problems appear. In this regard, juice is not much different from the famous soda, which are "stuffed" with harmful additives. Do not buy juice for children and do not abuse it yourself.
Yoghurts
This is another product that is unjustifiably considered useful, usually people say that it is dairy products, a lot of calcium, and so on. In fact, there are too many fast carbohydrates hidden there, which cause great harm to the child's body with the abundance that is present in this product. This is done so that parents put their children in for a sweet taste, pleasant sensations, and a harmful dependence on sugar appears.
Weight gain drinks, gummy vitamins
Such cocktails are sold, which are served under the guise of fortified cocktails that benefit the growing body. And again sugar, usually in the composition of these drinks, it takes a leading position. And vitamins are introduced artificially, which reduces their absorption tenfold. The child eats a large number of harmful ingredients, receiving a small part of the benefit. The same applies to "useful" gummies from pharmacies, which are considered vitamin complexes.
Whole grain flakes
Usually, most of these products are made from flour that has been stored for a long time. When grinding grain, a large amount of nutrients is lost. Any flour products should be given to children only in small quantities, but even this is not the best approach to a child's health. It should be noted that pure, refined flour affects the human body exactly like refined sugar.
What is worth giving
Put protein foods, fiber-rich foods on your child's table. Fruits, nuts, seeds. But you shouldn't make him suffer, feel a lack of tasty food. Look for recipes for delicious food that doesn't contain empty calories like sugar and processed flour.
To summarize, give your kids natural sources of vitamins: fruits and vegetables. Protein and fatty foods are an excellent basis for a child's diet. The processed and popular food that is promoted in various sources of information is not as healthy and exclusive as the packaging claims.
