Healthier Drinks for Your Kids
submitted: Aug 20th 2008 |
by: JoelRiley |
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In today's world, unhealthy drinks can be found everywhere you look. From sodas full of sugar and preservatives to fruit drinks that aren't really made of fruit, there are a lot of unhealthy choices for your children.
But it's critical that you make sure your child makes healthy choices in drinks. Not only do these unhealthy beverages lack vitamins that your child needs, they can also cause problems with growth and development.
Here are some basic essentials that are what your children need.
The human body requires a specific amount of water daily and most kids aren't getting it. Water is vitally important for maintain a well functioning body; this is what your kids need most.
What water lacks is taste and that's why so many kids don't drink it. If this is the case, try adding some flavor to it with some lemon slices. You can also serve it very cold or even slushy; this gives them something more than just plain water.
I suggest you stay away from the flavored bottled water as the ingredients that give it that taste might not be high in sugar but still aren't healthy for your child's body. Tap water is the best if possible.
Juice. Many parents worry that their children will be drinking too many calories if they drink fruit juice. Some recent research shows that drinking juice, even in large amounts, doesn't cause your child to become obese later in life.
While your child should get most of his hydration from water, it's okay to have a few servings of fruit juice every day. However, make sure that you're giving your child 100% juice. Many beverages claim to be fruit drinks, but have as little as 2% actual fruit juice and are filled with sugar and corn syrup instead.
Milk. Milk is another great beverage for growing children. Kids tend to like it and it's a great source of calcium and protein. Even flavored milks are a healthier alternative to soda.
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