1. Harmful food: Sugar

Sugar is a simple carbohydrate and cannot supply energy for an extended period of time. Using it for energy is like making fire with newspaper; it will burn fast and so you will quickly need more to keep the fire going.
High blood sugar signals the pancreas to produce more insulin, which causes cells to remove the sugar from the blood. The increase in insulin will result in a drop in the body’s blood sugar and and the insulin stays in the blood. These changes cause a decrease in energy which results in depression or dissatisfaction. The easiest way to overcome this feeling is by consuming more sugar. Thus, a vicious circle begins with fat and insulin, causes weight gain, and Diabetes can develop in the end.

Prevention of the problem is easy. Get rid of all the sugar from the house: white, brown, sweets, and cakes. However, this is only an 80% fix because sugar is present in almost every prepared food.

Use natural sweeteners like honey, dried fruits or maple syrup; but only in moderation!

Strongly encourage your child to like and use fruits instead of sugar! If they crave something sweet, offer them fruits and explain that they are not only tasty but also very healthy.