I'm not actively dieting, but I do often go for low fat or non-fat versions of different foods (especially flavored yoghurt and soft drinks). BUT I'm not sure whether I should be feeding this stuff to my kids, considering the chemicals and artificial junk in them.
- Mary
I agree with you in regards to dieting. The D in diet stands for deprivation and to be frank there are lots of so called ‘diet foods’ on the market that do little for our health.
As a general rule, choosing low fat dairy foods over the high fat versions is a good thing to do. The yoghurt isle can be confusing; some low fat brands are laden with sugar and additives so it pays to compare ingredient panels. Look for a brand that has fewer ingredients, good calcium levels, no added sugar and real fruit.
The fats that are important in the diet are found in foods such as nuts, seeds, peanut butter, salmon, sardines, seafood, avocado, eggs, hummus and virgin olive oil. Soft drink and sodas offer no nutritional benefits at all. The regular versions are high in sugar and do not provide a growing body with any nutrients. Soft drinks should be consumed only occasionally and children should really be encouraged to drink water when thirsty.
- Jacquie