In episode seven of the 'Easy Feed Podcast', I explore the topic of a sugar-free diet, particularly for children. I firmly believe that a zero-sugar lifestyle is not sustainable nor advisable, especially for children.

I discuss my views on social media posts that advocating sugar-free lunch boxes for children and how I think they are further fuelling mum guilt and unhealthy behaviours around food. Completely forbidding sugar can result in children sneaking food and developing an unhealthy 'forbidden fruit' mentality.

While I'm a fan of reducing sugar intake in a kid's life, I emphasise the importance of balance and teaching children how "high sugar" foods fit into a healthy lifestyle.

I dive into the complexities of labelling food as 'sugar-free' and discuss how small changes can lead to significant improvements in the long run. Here's a quick recap of what was discussed:

• The impact of sugar-free messaging on children's lunchboxes

• The importance of teaching children about real-life eating and balance

• Misleading marketing tactics and the hidden sources of sugar

• The forbidden fruit mentality and its effects on cravings

• Strategies for setting children up for healthy eating habits in the long run

Listen to this episode for an exciting discussion about sugar, children's diets, and finding a balance. Your choices today can influence your children's eating habits as adults - making a huge difference to their lifelong health!

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