In order for the child to grow up strong and healthy, parents should pay special attention to the nutrition of their baby.. The children's menu is different from the adult, so there are products that can harm the child's body.

Of course, in any individual case there should be an individual approach, but there is a list of foods and drinks that are harmful to absolutely all children..

This list includes lollipops, chocolate bars, marshmallows, gummies, crackers, chips and sodas.. They contain a lot of sugar, dyes, additives and substitutes, which can cause allergic reactions and various serious diseases (including cancer).

Let's look at the main recommendations of nutritionists and pediatricians. What should be paid attention to, what should be avoided, what foods should be limited.

Food additives Nowadays, food additives are used in many industrial products and it is not at all necessary that they are all harmful.. But some of them should be paid special attention, as they may be unsafe for children..

Food additives are chemicals. They improve the aroma and taste of the product, increase the shelf life and make the product more nutritious.. They are added to sausage, cottage cheese and long-term storage yoghurts.. Read the labels, you can see additives dangerous for children on them..

Dyes harmful to a child: E-102 (synthetic tartrazine), E-104 (quinoline yellow), E-127 (synthetic erythrosine), E-128 (red 2Y, brilliant FCF), E-140 (chlorophyll), E-153.

Harmful preservatives: from E-200 to E-240, as well as from E-280 to E-283.

Harmful color stabilizers: from E-240 to E-252 (potassium and sodium nitrites and nitrates).

Harmful acidity regulators: from E-260 to E-264 (acetic acid and its salts).

Harmful flavor enhancers: from E-620 to E-625 (glutamic acid and its salts).

Harmful sweeteners: E-954 (saccharin), E-952 (cyclamates and cyclamanic acid), E-951 (aspartame).

Harmful flour treatment agents: E-916, 917 (calcium and potassium iodates).

Of course, there are many temptations, especially when everything is sold in bright packages, but it is advisable not to give products to children under three years old with such additives.. Even after this age, it is worth limiting their consumption..

Parents need to remember that healthy food for children should not be high in sugar and fat.. You also need to limit the use of salt, food (artificial) additives and refined white flour..

The main rule that parents should remember is to buy natural, unrefined products..

The six most dangerous foods for children.

Fast food Many children like chips, french fries, pasties. But it's all fried food, which is very harmful to their body.. If such food is eaten often, it can disrupt digestion and cause symptoms such as heartburn, colitis, constipation, gastritis.

For example, chips are a mixture of fat and carbohydrates, seasoned with flavor substitutes and dyes.. They produce many carcinogens, and these substances can provoke cancer.. Also, due to the content of hydrogenated fats, the level of cholesterol in the blood can increase..

Chocolate-nut bars and crackers are also junk food, so it is better to exclude them from the children's diet..

Carbonated drinks.

Sweet carbonated water contains gases, sugar and chemical additives.. In its composition, as a rule, there is a synthetic sweetener E-951. And it has a substance (felatanin) that changes the sensitivity. If such drinks are drunk in large quantities, then the child may experience bouts of anger, violence, panic and depression..

It also contains the preservative E-211, which can inhibit enzymes and lead to metabolic disorders, to obesity..

Parents should remember that sparkling water with E-951 does not quench thirst, but, on the contrary, excites. This sweetener causes a feeling of cloying in the mouth, as a result, you want to drink another portion again.. If you already bought cola, then it is better to drink it with ordinary water than with a new portion of the famous soda.

Sausages, sausages, smoked meats These products contain a lot of dyes, flavors and preservatives. Sausages and sausages contain a large amount of transgenic soy. More than meat. Therefore, children should not eat them, unless, of course, these are home-made products..

Smoked meats (fish, sausages) may contain toxic substances.

Palm oil.

Nutrition experts advise parents to eliminate palm oil from children's diets. There is an opinion that its use can lead to difficulty in digestion, as well as reduce bone mineralization..

Products with margarine.

The most harmful type of fat is margarine, as it is a transgenic fat.. Accordingly, products (puffs, pastries and cakes) with margarine are also unsafe for children.. Excessive consumption of them can disrupt metabolism.. It can also result in extra weight..

Mushrooms.

Mushrooms have such a feature - to absorb various substances from the soil, and not only useful ones.. Among the harmful may be mercury, heavy metals. Mushrooms also contain chitin, a substance that can cause allergic reactions.. Therefore, mushrooms are recommended to be consumed by children only after 12 years.. Never before.

Foods that cause allergies.

The products that should be removed from the diet of a baby up to three years old include crabs, mussels, shrimp. They are "

An increased percentage of sugar, fat content and harmful additives is found in ice cream, which adults and children love so much.. Until the age of three, it is better not to give this delicacy..

Strawberries, raspberries, grapes, melon, watermelon, honey, and peanuts may also cause itching, rashes, and other reactions.. They are listed as strong allergens. This does not mean that they are contraindicated for all children.. But before using such products, it is better to consult a professional pediatrician..

It turns out that cocoa, which is so often added to baby food, is considered unacceptable in the diet of babies under 3 years old..

This is because it contains the invigorating alkaloid theobromine..

Also, among the unhealthy foods that are undesirable to give to children include mayonnaise, ketchup, sauces, dressings, coffee, energy drinks, as well as vegetables and fruits grown in areas adjacent to the highway.. In addition, it is undesirable to give fatty meats, fish and poultry..

When buying food for your child, make sure that it does not contain harmful additives..

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