Children today eat a lot of sweets, and many parents do not even notice this. Just think, in the morning I ate a handful of cookies, in the afternoon I "had a snack" with chocolate, and in the evening I drank a glass of juice. It seems that this is very little, but if you count how much sugar is in such products, you will be amazed.
And the WHO has recently confirmed that children have begun to suffer from extra pounds more often, which negatively affects both the heart and immunity.
That is why it is so important to wean a child from sweets. But you need to do it wisely. And the following tips will definitely help you with this.
Allow one sweet a day
And it is recommended to give the child freedom of choice. Let him choose what he wants from the sweet and when - in the morning after breakfast, after lunch or dinner. But still you can't do without control, you need to make sure that everything is within reason, because the child may want a whole cake.
And so that the baby does not remain hungry, you can make a healthy snack for him, for example, toast with turkey, fruit rolls or smoothies made from berries, and other tasty, healthy dishes.
Cook delicious but healthy breakfasts
It is not necessary to defiantly throw away all the sweets from the apartment. You need to use a different tactic. It is very important what he will eat for breakfast - dishes and products should be healthy. Chicken, eggs, regular oatmeal or natural yogurt with berries, legumes, cheese.
If a child eats well in the morning, the likelihood that he will eat junk food during the day is reduced.
Don't buy soda and juices
Children are often seen drinking packaged juices or soda. But this is one of the main sources of sugar. However, it is also worth giving up the "miracle milk", flavored water. And if it is difficult to control the child's nutrition outside the home, then it must be done at home.
Better to buy a juicer or blender - the latter will allow you to prepare healthy homemade milkshakes.
Add more berries and fruits to your diet
It is quite difficult for a child to switch to proper nutrition, giving up the usual ice cream, juices, sweets. Therefore, you need to have a useful replacement for this product. And best of all, if it is apples and fruits. It's all about fiber, which gives you a feeling of fullness for a long time. Enough 1-2 apples or oranges, a handful of berries for a child to eat.
Always say "we"
The child should feel that he is not alone. Therefore, you need to tell him not “You will eat less sweets”, but “We will eat healthy food” or “In our family it is not accepted to eat such things”. And if a child hears this, it is easier for him to give up harmful products thanks to the support and environment.
May healthy desserts always be at home
Healthy does not mean not tasty, as many think, and sweet is not always harmful. Make granola, pumpkin muffins, berry and fruit cocktails at home - the choice is really huge.
Buy vitamin complexes
True, you should not do it at random - you should first consult a pediatrician. But this is a good option to take care of your health and give your child such a desired sweet, because children's vitamins are usually made like candy.
No need to take everything at once
Due to their age, children find it very difficult to give up everything right away, especially when it comes to sweets. Moreover, in the past couple of years, many scientists have conducted studies, according to which they found out that dependence on sugar (especially in children) is similar to drug addiction.
Therefore, you need to try to give up sweets firmly, but gradually, acting wisely and cunningly.
If you just take away your favorite sweets and chocolates from your child and prohibit everything, the only thing that awaits is scandals with tantrums.
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