5 Ways to Reduce Sugar Consumption in Your Children

We know that excessive sugar consumption is not good for health at any age. Children are high consumers of sugar, especially in sodas and sweets. Excessive sugar consumption can cause fatigue in children and also: - Reduces brain function - Contributes to obesity - Affects our insulin production, which can lead to diabetes - Leads to overeating - Can cause headaches and inflammation There are different types of sugars, not all are bad for human consumption; for example, the sugars found in fruit come with nutrients like fiber. We should reduce the consumption of table sugar. The 5 ways to reduce sugar consumption in your children are: Read labels. Nutritional labels on food products are a source of information about what we are going to consume. Avoid adding high-sugar foods to your grocery cart; you can continue buying the products you normally consume, but with slight variations that can create healthier habits. Avoid sugary drinks. Many beverages have high sugar levels; to reduce sugar consumption, avoid buying these products in bulk or eliminate them from your list altogether. Substitute sugary foods. It is very normal for children to crave something sweet, and you can satisfy that craving while reducing sugar consumption by substituting some foods. Instead of giving your kids a cookie, prepare a fruit cup with a bit of natural honey; it works! Plan your meals. Before the week starts, take some time to plan your meals for the week, from breakfast to snacks. If you plan a sweet snack like a fruit plate, that’s what your kids will find, not necessarily other types of foods. Cook it yourself. You will have control over what your family consumes. If you bake cookies at home, you can make them with less sugar, whole grains, natural seeds, etc. This will be the easiest way to offer your family healthier foods, low in sugar and reduced in fats. We hope that with these tips you can create healthier eating habits in your family, especially in your children, to reduce excessive sugar consumption. We have some amazing simple recipes for them, so you can prepare every day and your children can get used to consuming fruit. Frozen fruit. For hot days or as a dessert, you can try delicious frozen fruit, healthy and tasty. Fruit ice pops. This recipe is for kids to eat fruit in a more fun way. You can put them in water. Fruit slushies. Crushed ice with fruit syrup. Colorful fruit cocktail. A delicious colorful fruit cocktail so appealing that all kids will love it. Prepare this recipe for lunch, as a dessert, or as a light dinner. Homemade strawberry yogurt. With this recipe, you can prepare a delicious homemade strawberry yogurt for your kids! The best part is that by changing the fruit, you can have many different flavors! Fruit with cream. A 100% healthy dessert of fruit with whipped cream. Melon and watermelon flowers. To send your kids a very healthy breakfast for their lunch at school, I recommend these delicious melon and watermelon flowers. Fruit hearts. Fruit skewers to accompany any breakfast. Fruit skewers with whipped cream. A nice idea to serve fruit for breakfast or for school lunch. Yogurt cups with granola and fruits. These yogurt cups with granola and fruits are a healthy and delicious breakfast in less than 15 minutes! Grilled peaches with cream. Cooking peaches on the grill caramelizes the natural sugars in the fruit, giving it a more intense flavor. These peaches are served with whipped cream and toasted almonds, very delicious! And what do you do to reduce sugar consumption in your children?   If you want to know more cooking recipes for babies and children, click here