limit sugar & sodium!
kids shouldn’t be eating more than 12g (3 tsp) of sugar per day. cutting back on candy and cookies is only part of the solution. large amounts of added sugar can also be hidden in foods such as bread, canned soups and vegetables, frozen dinners, ketchup, and fast food.
• don’t ban sweets entirely. having a junky sweet once a week is totally ok.
• give recipes a makeover. many recipes taste just as good with less sugar. use stevia instead.
• avoid sugary drinks. one 12-oz soda has about 10 tsp of sugar in it, more than 3 times the daily recommended limit for children! try adding a splash of fruit juice to sparkling water instead.
• cut down on processed foods, such as white bread and cakes, which cause blood sugar to go up and down, and can leave kids tired and sapped of energy.
• create your own popsicles and frozen treats. freeze 100% fruit juice in an ice-cube tray with plastic spoons as popsicle handles. or even better, try freezing grapes, berries, banana pieces, or peach slices, then topping with a little melted dark chocolate or whipped cream for an amazing treat.
• avoid processed, packaged, restaurant, and fast food. many fast food meals are also loaded with sodium.
• opt for fresh or frozen vegetables instead of canned vegetables.
• cut back on salty snacks such as potato chips, nuts, and pretzels.
• choose low-salt or reduced-sodium products
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