Child health:a sensible shop brought sweet treat...
What: a 27g serving of sweet popcorn.
Where: you can purchase this particular product from Aldi for £0.39p.
Why: if you're struggling to source a sweet and speedy snack that's sensible but satisfying, these moreish munchies will tickle your tot's taste buds without tightening their trousers.
The best bit: aside from it's fibre-rich properties, this petite portion of popcorn is not only made from three innocent (ish!) ingredients - maize/corn, sugar and rapeseed oil - but it also contains 121 calories and 3.2g of sugar per 27g serving making it a suitable snack for children who are on a calorie controlled diet, and a sensible sweet treat for tots who are tempted by the sugary snacks that tighten trousers and trigger tooth decay.
Top tip: although children should consume a diet that's derived from nutrient dense food sources - think complex carbohydrates, unprocessed protein and a variety of fruit and vegetables (etc!) - they should also be encouraged to eat and enjoy the occasional tasty treat in order to ensure that they form a healthy relationship with food, and an understanding of the meaning of moderation.
www.twitter.com/N_NutritionUK
Comments
Post a Comment