The children returned to school and so that the students can pay attention to their classes they need a feeding that gives them the right nutrients and vitamins for their mind to work.
For this reason, breakfast and food that the child carries in his school lunch box play an important role. For this reason, it is important that parents be very responsible with the meals that their children are going to consume at recess time.
And it is that sometimes due to lack of time, people choose to send junk food, sweets, a dessert or processed foods that over time can affect the health of the student and above all prevent them from concentrating in class.
In this context, below, Dr. Nandy Vega, deputy medical director of MAPFRE Medical Centers, shares the products that parents or people in charge of minors should avoid sending students in their lunch boxes.
Sugary drinks
In this group are sodas, packaged juices and energy drinks that often help parents save a little time, but doing it constantly can affect the student’s health. It is best to opt for a bottle of water or low-sugar natural juices.
Sausages or processed meats
To prepare the hot dog, chorizo, bacon, and pepperoni, many preservatives, saturated fats, and sodium are used, which over time can cause cardiovascular disease, some type of cancer, and in more extreme cases, premature death. It is best to use chicken, turkey, turkey and fish.
Candies
Most of these products that are sold in the store have high amounts of salt, sugar and unhealthy fats, so they do not provide the nutrients that students need and, on the contrary, cause children to feel tired and not pay much attention to the classes.
fries
It’s a quick alternative, but not ideal. If you want to ship meals that are quick to prepare, then opt for baked or broiled items like skinless chicken and vegetables.
Desserts
These delicacies provide no nutrients, only calories. Instead, it’s best to send a fruit salad or some healthy dessert you made at home.
salty snacks
The high saturated fat and sodium content of these products can increase a child’s cholesterol levels and also cause the child to suffer from fluid retention over time.
sugary cereals
These foods are high in sugar and calories, so constantly including them in the child’s school lunch box over time can cause diabetes, obesity, and especially dental cavities.
Finally, remember that the lunch box is a complement to breakfast, as it will help you replenish the energy you have lost during the first hours of the day. Therefore, tipping the student or sending processed products is not ideal for their health,
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