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 Should I give sweets to my child? If given, then at what age and what? Sooner or later, every mother asks these questions. One thing can be said here: the later your baby learns the taste of caramels and chocolates, the better. And do not listen to compassionate grandmothers who complain that you are cheating the child. He does not yet know what sweets are, which means that he does not feel deprived. Why do you then have problems with teeth and excess weight? Fruit is the best candy for children at least three years old.
But the kindergarten, friends in the sandbox, the same grandmothers, in the end, do their job, and your child begins to linger at the counters and ask him to buy him "in-oh-he is that candy." Well, it's time to choose the lesser of evils.
Honey - the most useful sweetness created by nature itself. Its sugars are easy to digest, it contains vitamins, bioflavonoids, trace elements, and has healing properties. But with all the pluses, honey has one very big minus - it often causes allergies, so you should use it with extreme caution.
Chocolate - in second place in the rating of usefulness. Cocoa beans contain theobromine, which stimulates the nervous system, milk fat is a valuable source of energy. In addition, the chocolate bar contains proteins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins B1, B2 and PP. Chocolate will help with high mental stress, but do not overdo it: in addition to the fact that chocolate, like honey, is a highly allergenic product, due to its caffeine content, it is contraindicated for easily excitable, restless children.
Marmalade - a natural product that contains fruit juices, pectin, gelatin or agar-agar. It helps to cleanse the body, improves digestion, and normalizes blood circulation. For a child, gummies are suitable, in which as few flavors and dyes as possible. Do not forget that the fruits and berries from which marmalade is made can also cause allergies.
Marshmallow and paste - the most easily digestible delicacies. They are completely free of fat. They are made from sugar syrup, proteins, and natural thickeners like those used to make marmalade. Therefore, the benefits from it are almost the same as from marmalade.
Halva - the most high-calorie of all sweets. Despite the fact that it contains vitamins, microelements, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, it is often not worth using it precisely because of the risk of obesity. In addition, this sweetness is very "sticky", which contributes to the occurrence of caries. Experts do not recommend giving halva to children up to 5-6 years old, and then little by little, and in the absence of allergic reactions.
Jam and jam many mothers consider them to be almost the most useful delicacies: they are made of berries and fruits, their own, homemade ... And so it is, but because of the high sugar content, homemade preparations are still not worth eating with spoons.
Caramel - it is sugar in its pure form, additives in it are exclusively flavoring. It dissolves in the mouth for a long time, providing long-term contact of tooth enamel with sugar, and therefore caries. Not the best treat for kids.
Flour products contain poorly digested fats and sugars, so it is best to limit their intake. And if given to children, then only specially designed for them or baked on their own.
And the most important thing: any sweets should be given to the child little by little, and in no case on the street. Let the kid eat dessert after lunch or dinner (by the way, waiting for him will be a great incentive to leave the plate empty), and then - be sure to brush his teeth.
Tokarenko A.K.
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