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Bournvita and similar drinks have come under the scanner ever since the Commerce Ministry asked to remove them from the category of health drinks. It has also highlighted a range of processed beverages and foods, whether it’s breakfast cereals, granola bars, fruit juices or flavored yogurts, that are promoted as nutritional products but that are not good for your children. May not be an ideal snacking or breakfast option. These seemingly harmless foods are loaded with high amounts of sugar and artificial colors or chemicals that can have harmful effects on children, increasing their risk of obesity, diabetes and other lifestyle diseases. (Also read: Meet the influencer who forced Bournvita to reduce sugar)
Experts recommend including unprocessed options in these foods. Homemade snacks made from whole grains, nuts and seeds, fruits, and other healthy ingredients can help make your child’s diet healthier.
High Sugar Foods That Are Affecting Your Child’s Health
Dr. Saurabh Khanna – Lead Consultant- Pediatrics & Neonatology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram in an interview with HT Digital shared 6 secret sugar sources that can harm your baby’s health.
1. Breakfast Cereal: Despite their attractive colors and attractive designs, many breakfast cereals marketed to youth contain large amounts of sugar. Read labels carefully and choose products with less added sugar, or even better, whole grain options.
2. Flavored Curd: Despite its reputation as a nutritious snack, flavored yogurt can be very high in sugar. Fruit flavored yogurts should be avoided as they often contain added sugars. Choose plain yogurt instead, then use fresh fruit to sweeten it organically.
3. Fruit Juice: Fruit juices may contain hidden sugar sources despite appearing healthy. Naturally occurring sugars, even in 100% fruit juice, can lead to overconsumption if consumed in large quantities. Encourage consumption of whole fruits and limit juice drinking.
4. Granola Bar: Although promoted as a healthy snack, granola bars may contain a lot of sugar, especially high fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners. Choose items that are handmade or well-chosen, with few added sweeteners and healthy ingredients.
5. Spices: Ketchup, barbecue sauce and other condiments often contain high amounts of sugar. Look for products that emphasize natural ingredients on product labels or think about preparing your own healthier options at home.
6. Canned Foods: Many kid-friendly packaged foods, such as fruit snacks, crackers and some savory snacks, contain hidden sugars. Spend some time reading labels and choosing foods that have the most whole ingredients and the least amount of added sugar.
Promote a low-sugar and high-nutrition diet for your child’s overall health and protect them from chronic diseases that can shorten their life span and quality.
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