And is there a best time of day to feed it to them? Experts explain how to set your children up for success.
sugar to properly function. “Our bodies need sugar for energy,” Fisher explained. But unlike the sweets that we should try to stay away from , the ones we need can be found in nature ―“It is much better to consume [sugar] during daytime hours because if a kid is going to have a rush and a crash, it can be really difficult for families to deal with that at bedtime.”Christina Johns, a pediatrician at PM Pediatrics, echoes Fisher’s thoughts.
But there is more. “Sugar acts as a source of food for bad bacteria, causing an imbalance in good versus bad gut bacteria,” Richards added. “This imbalance can cause a host of health issues even for children, like inflammation and negative gastrointestinal side effects.” On the other hand, in adolescence, according to the expert, “sugar consumption will increase the likelihood of developing acne.” That is mainly caused by blood sugar spikes that lead to inflammation and increased levels of sebum, an oily secretion that also contributes to the formation of acne.Think about replacing snacks with easy-to-reach bowls of fruit on your countertop, to make healthy swaps easier.There is no substance or food that counteracts the negative effects of sugar consumption.
Fisher agrees. “It is much better to consume it during daytime hours because if a kid is going to have a rush and a crash, it can be really difficult for families to deal with that at bedtime,” she said.
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