Yes, baby compote bags are too sweet, but don’t panic

Given a recent study published by the British Dental Association and which warned about the “obscene levels” of sugar found in many compote pumpkins intended for children, we want to throw all the Pom’Pote in our cupboards and keep them out of the mouth of our precious loved ones. It’s right ?

Compotes in pumpkins, the new danger?

If this study points to the alarming levels of sugar found in British branded compote pumpkins – up to two-thirds of the recommended daily amount of sugar, United Kingdomfor an adult, who is huge, they do not necessarily concern French compotes. #NontuttecomposteIn short.

Of course, in France as elsewhere, sugar is not our best friend, both for children and for adults, and its consumption must be monitored and limited. We already talked about it in our article on Coke Babies: sugar can be a scourge.

But consumed sparingly and as part of a balanced diet, French compotes won’t take your child straight to the dentist.

In France, the daily sugar level for children is recommended at 12.5 g. If we take the composition label of two big brands often used by the French, here’s what it says:

As with everything in food, don’t overdo it. Don’t eat too much fat, too salty and too sweet. Prefer fresh and homemade products and do not use processed products as much as possible.

This is ideal and it is necessary to avoid a whole range of health problems in children, such as in adults, such as diabetes, obesity or cardiovascular problems, among others.

In reality, an occasional compote instead of fresh fruit, an apple juice offered as a snack plus a glass of water to please him won’t turn your child into a demon from hell.

It is best, of course, to avoid the abuse of these foods. But it’s all about nuances in food. If possible, for the little ones, it is necessary to prefer fresh fruit, cut into pieces or mashed according to age, to enjoy it. In addition, it is important to carefully look at the composition labels of the products you buy to avoid unpleasant surprises, and to brush children’s teeth well after each meal to avoid tooth decay.

Furthermore, with regard to compounds and cavities, feel free to pour the aforementioned compote into a bowl, to avoid prolonged contact of the teeth with food. Furthermore, drinking the compote would lead to less satiety. But every now and then it’s okay, don’t panic.

If you have the slightest doubt, do not hesitate to contact your pediatrician, who will be able to show you the right steps to take.

Too much sugar is dangerous to your health and you shouldn’t overuse it, like everything else. Let’s be careful.

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