5 Things You Shouldn't Feed Your Kids
Feeding kids can be a struggle, what with picky eaters, food allergies, and tough schedules. While we all know that McDonald's and other fast food isn't the best thing for tiny tots, there are some other foods that should never be on your kid's plate.
"Empty" Cereals
We all know that many of the cereals marketed towards kids are full of sugar and not much else, but according to some outlets, Cap'n Crunch takes the cake. As NBC reports, the cereal is pretty much corn flour, sugar, brown sugar, coconut oil, and not much else. Also, the crunches are coated with food colorings yellow 6 and 5, which some studies have shown may cause moodiness in children.
Boxed Mac and Cheese
The "cheese" in many types of boxed mac and cheese tends to be more like powder that just happens to be cheese flavored; it's filled with preservatives and a ton of sodium. Opt for lower sodium versions, or better yet, make your own from scratch.
Honey
Kids under the age of 2 need to be kept away from honey. The sticky sweetener contains a toxic bacteria than can cause botulism, which can be fatal in the very young. Adults are generally safe from this bacteria, but young children don't have the immune strength to fight it off.
Squeeze Yogurt
Squeeze yogurts like Go-Gurt may seem like a good go-to snack-and in comparison to candies and desserts, they really are. But if you think you're giving your kid health food, you're wrong. They're actually filled with more sugar than regular yogurt, and from a probiotic standpoint, many people say it's hard for strains to survive in those thin plastic tubes.
Fruit Snacks
Most fruit snacks have very little fruit at all, and of those that do, they're often overloaded with sweeteners. Luckily, there are some good fruit snacks out there. As Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, told ABC News, "Look for fruit snacks made with real fruit with no added sugar and nothing artificial, from colors to preservatives."
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