Which is Worse for Your Kids: Sugar or Salt?
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We have all heard how bad for us and our children sugars and surgery snacks are. While sugar isn’t exactly the healthiest food out there, it is facing a new rival.
There have been many different studies on the effects of too much sugar in the diet, but new studies are suggesting that salt may also be playing a large role in issues in children. There are many different issues associated with salt intake, and new studies seem to suggest that they may post an even larger problem in children.
Salt is an essential mineral for the human body, but too much salt intake is associated with many different types of illness and disease. Unfortunately, it seems that on average you may be consuming over 50% more than recommended.
There are some things you can do however, and primarily they all revolve around being aware of how much salt (or sodium) is in any foods that you and your children may be eating. Generally the lower the intake, the better (as salt can add up during the average day).
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