I found the following information in my recent copy of the British Dental Association magazine, and I felt that it was important to share it with you as I myself am a parent and therefore see it as my responsibility to give my children the very best start.
Oral health charity the British Dental Health Foundation believe that breakfast is becoming the unhealthiest meal of the day.
Despite expert advice that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, research group Which? has discovered that 12 out of 14 popular brands of breakfast cereal contain worryingly high levels of sugar and that many people misjudge the amount of sugar in some fruit juices, particularly those perceived as healthy - notably pomegranate & pure apple juice.
Chocolate spread sales have now overtaken those of marmalade, with some analysts suggesting busy parents looking to satisfy fussy eaters are a possible reason behind the boom. Did you know that Nutella has more sugar in it than it does hazelnuts? It is NOT a healthy option.
Around one in three children now start primary school with signs of tooth decay.
An ideal breakfast would be porridge or a boiled egg with wholemeal toast. Parents are encouraged to move away from breakfast cereals loaded with sugar.
Emma
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