Nitrates are a factor in heart disease and in some cancers. These meats are really fillings with cereals that are added to “create” a concoction mixed together, solidified, and conveniently called “meat.” These so-called meats have a ton of salt as well. Salads, cheese, and nut spreads are a better choice. Fruit Snacks: These are not fresh apples and grapes we are referring to here. We’re talking about those packages and boxes of sugars and chemicals disguised as fruit that light-up the eyes of unsuspecting children. They claim to be made with “real fruit” conveniently compressed and wrapped in plastic. Colorful and “fruity looking” rolls and gummies are generally more sugar and coloring than actual fruit and they wreck havoc on children’s teeth. To be honest, they are more like candy disguised as fruit and should be completely avoided. Not all fruit snacks are the same. For instance, some are made with dried-fruit mixed with sweeteners, additives, and other stuff. And there are fruit snacks made with 100% real, unsweetened fruit. It shouldn’t be too hard to see which is the healthier choice for children. Microwave Meals: Sure, they are
Nitrates are a factor in heart disease and in some cancers. These meats are really fillings with cereals that are added to “create” a concoction mixed together, solidified, and conveniently called “meat.” These so-called meats have a ton of salt as well. Salads, cheese, and nut spreads are a better choice. Fruit Snacks: These are not fresh apples and grapes we are referring to here. We’re talking about those packages and boxes of sugars and chemicals disguised as fruit that light-up the eyes of unsuspecting children. They claim to be made with “real fruit” conveniently compressed and wrapped in plastic. Colorful and “fruity looking” rolls and gummies are generally more sugar and coloring than actual fruit and they wreck havoc on children’s teeth. To be honest, they are more like candy disguised as fruit and should be completely avoided. Not all fruit snacks are the same. For instance, some are made with dried-fruit mixed with sweeteners, additives, and other stuff. And there are fruit snacks made with 100% real, unsweetened fruit. It shouldn’t be too hard to see which is the healthier choice for children. Microwave Meals: Sure, they are