3. Harmful food: Caffeine

Cola, tea and coffee contain caffeine. Caffeine is a dependency inducing poison. It acts as a diuretic, causing the body to lose water, calcium and vitamins.
Caffeine gives the body a short energy boost, but then the energy level will crash because it leaves the system so quickly. The energy of a child who consumes caffeine-containing drinks declines almost immediately if the next dose is not given.
Adults drink coffee to fight fatigue. It works for a few hours, but after the effects wear off, they will be even more tired than before. The body gets used to the energy that is gained through an unnatural process and the person becomes a prisoner of caffeine. As a result, year after year people are likely to increase the amount of caffeine intake and will continually feel fatigued.

Parental guidance is important when dealing with caffeine. Children get confused when their parents preach about a healthy lifestyle, but are also constantly drinking coffee, tea and cola.

Avoid drinking coffee or try to drink it only on special occasions. Regular exercise and appropriate diet can reduce fatigue for a long period of time and the body's energy stores can be replenished.

If your children want to drink tea, give them green tea instead of black tea. If you drink green tea as well, they will like it even more.