{"id":196365,"date":"2021-07-28T01:15:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T23:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=105251"},"modified":"2021-07-28T01:15:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T23:15:17","slug":"how-much-sugar-is-too-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/how-much-sugar-is-too-much\/","title":{"rendered":"How much sugar is too much?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Five tips to reduce your child\u2019s sugar intake<\/p>\n

Hide the crockery and strap down your valuables. Your child\u2019s sugar rush has kicked in and no one is safe.<\/p>\n

While sugar spikes are thankfully temporary, they can have lasting effects on your child\u2019s health. \u201cToo much sugar can affect your child\u2019s mood, activity and hyperactivity levels as their blood sugar becomes a roller coaster. But while behaviour is visibly affected by too much sugar, it\u2019s the long-term health risks that are concerning,\u201d says Angela Leach, the Head Dietician for FUTURELIFE\u00ae.<\/p>\n

Long-term studies link sugar to a risk of health issues later in life, including diabetes, obesity and heart disease. That\u2019s why the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends reducing the intake of free sugars. In addition the WHO recommends reducing the sugar intake of children to less than 10% of total energy intake.<\/p>\n

So how do you turn the tide on your child\u2019s sweet tooth? Angela offers four tips that will help you reduce the amount of sugar in your child\u2019s diet:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Limit sugar-sweetened beverages<\/p>\n

Limiting sugar-sweetened beverages will have a big impact on reducing your child\u2019s overall sugar intake. Even though 100% fruit juice doesn\u2019t have added sugar, it\u2019s still a lot of sugar concentrated in one place. If your child loves fruit juice, consider diluting it with water in a 50:50 ratio. Also try to avoid sodas and sports drinks and as kids get older, sweet teas and coffee drinks. Encourage them to drink water. If you can introduce water while they are young, it will become a great habit throughout their lives.<\/p>\n

2. Watch condiments<\/p>\n

Sugar often hides in all those delicious condiments clinking in your fridge door. Condiments such as tomato sauce or barbecue sauce rely on pure sugars and syrups for flavour. So while it\u2019s easy to douse your food with these tasty dressings, limit your children to one teaspoon on their food. They will still get the flavour but without all the added sugar.<\/p>\n

3. Opt for naturally-sweetened snacks<\/p>\n

When your kids want something sweet, instead of reaching for high-fat, high-sugar foods, give them a sweet, healthy snack. Naturally sweet fruits like apples and bananas, whole grains like popcorn, beans and dairy top the list as they contain fibre and other nutrients. These snacks provide a sweet or savoury fix that is healthy. If cereal is the go-to snack for your children, try FUTURELIFE\u00ae Kids Cereal. With 40% less sugar than the market leader in pre-sweetened cereal, just add milk or plain yoghurt for a quick snack that\u2019s high in fibre and packed with 33 nutrients for brain, bone and immune support. It\u2019s a cereal that children love that\u2019s loaded with the nutritional benefits a mother likes to see.<\/p>\n

4. Have designated treat times<\/p>\n

Sweet treats can have a place in your child\u2019s diet, but it shouldn\u2019t be every day. One way to do this is to schedule \u2018sweet treat times\u2019 during which your children can have a dessert, chocolate or sweet treat of their choice. It can be once or twice a week, whatever works for your family. This means that you won\u2019t have to say \u2018no\u2019 all the time and it will teach your children to eat sweet treats in moderation. Also, avoid rewarding good behaviour with sweets as this can lead to a negative relationship with sugary foods.<\/p>\n

\u201cChildren need guidance when choosing a balanced diet and they need assistance from adults to help them make healthy decisions. But remember, it\u2019s okay for kids to have treats once in a while as long as they are getting the nutrition they need from other foods throughout the day and learning to appreciate the benefits of healthy eating,\u201d she concludes.<\/p>\n

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