Child nutrition/one to watch:meatballs in tomato sauce...
Crosse & Blackwell's 4 kids meatballs in tomato sauce.
Why: although this tasty tin of meatballs may be packed with protein - it provides 17.6g per 370g portion - it also contains a staggering 1.94g of salt - 0.06g less than the daily recommended salt intake for 1-3 year olds, and more than half of the daily recommended intake for a 4-6 year old.
Swap for: as slashing the portion size of this particular product will still provide 0.97g of salt per serving, taking the time to create the tomato sauce from scratch will ensure that your youngster's risk of over consuming one of the core culprits responsible for hypertension (high blood pressure) is reduced.
How: simply season half a tin of chopped tomatoes with garlic, herbs and onion before adding balls of lean meat and cooking as normal.
Top tip: although manufacturers may market their products with slogans that imply that they're suitable for children to consume, the majority of these misleading 'food' sources will often see your minor munching on an abundance of added salt and/or sugar - always take the time to read nutritional labels and try to create healthier, homemade snacks and meals when possible.
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