6 Ways To Decrease Sugar Consumption #momlife #sickkids #shorts

Did you know that just 5 teaspoons of sugar will decrease your child's immune function by a whopping 40%? Okay, that's a lot more than I ever thought. But here's the good news: we don't have to completely restrict sugar from our kids' diet, okay? We can just make an effort to reduce their daily intake. Now save this list and try to aim for these goals, okay? So let's say you want to give your child juice. Dilute it, okay? Limit it to no more than 4 ounces per day if you're even going to give juice at all. Choose cereals with less than 6 grams of sugar per serving. Opt for maybe plain yogurt instead of sweetened yogurt. Add fresh fruit, honey for sweetness. Avoid pre-packaged fruit snacks. Make your own using fresh fruit. Use ketchup sparingly or only buy the unsweetened brands. Or then choose water as a drink option instead of all that sugary soda or sport drinks. Now it's all about finding a balance, mama, and every little bit helps when it comes to keeping our little ones healthy. Let me know if you have any other tips for reducing sugar in your kids by commenting below. Moms love to hear what other moms are doing, what's working for them. Share below. We're excited to hear from you.