As I work with kids there is one thing that continuously surprises me..... it is how much sugar kids are consuming! Sugar raises insulin levels, promotes the storage of fat, depresses the immune system, promotes tooth decay and gum disease, and has no nutrients or vitamins. I encourage you to be "in the know" when it comes to those little treats....
http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/pour-some-sugar-on-it-how-much-sugar-is-in-my-childs-food/
Amount of sugar in these common children’s foods
Food Sugar Content
Honey Smacks=15 grams (almost 4 teaspoons) per ¾ cup serving
Frosted Flakes=11 grams (almost 3 teaspoons) per ¾ cup serving
Eggo Orig. Syrup=40 grams (10 teaspoons) per ¼ cup serving
Chocolate-Strawberry Poptarts=17 grams (4+ teaspoons) per pastry
Twizzlers=19 grams per 4 piece serving
Ketchup=4 grams (1 teaspoon) per teaspoon of ketchup
McDonald’s Chocolate Triple Thick Shake=111 grams (28 teaspoons) per 21 ounce shake 168 grams (42 teaspoons) per 32 ounce shake
McFlurry with M & Ms candy=85 grams (21 teaspoons) per 12 ounce cup
Chocolate Milk=24 grams (6 teaspoons) per serving
Coke=40.5 grams and Dr. Pepper=41 grams
10 teaspoons=40 grams
Would you give your child 10 teaspoons of sugar on purpose? I know that we get busy but we must stay educated!! These are our children! They deserve the best!
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