Sugar Is the ‘Alcohol of the Child’, Yet We Let It Dominate the Breakfast Table

There’s a reason why there is an age limit on alcohol consumption – it’s toxic in large doses and can do damage to both the brain and liver.

We need to look at sugar in the same way, says professor Robert Lustig, and stop feeding our children sugar-filled breakfast that harms them:

The Guardian: Sugar Is the ‘Alcohol of the Child’, Yet We Let It Dominate the Breakfast Table

It’s wise to really start reading labels carefully to avoid unnecessary sugar, and remember that some common culprits are cereal, sweet yogurts and infant or toddler food.

Alternatively, just serve your child a real, homemade breakfast. Get some inspiration below.

Real breakfasts

Coconut Porridge14.6 out of 5 stars5 stars73%4 stars15%3 stars7%2 stars2%1 star1%1482 ratings1,482 Ketogenic low carbKetogenic low carb86% Fat10% Protein3% Carbs4 g carbs / serving Easy 10 m0 minutes preparation10 minutes cooking time

Low-Carb Frittata with Fresh Spinach24.6 out of 5 stars5 stars76%4 stars12%3 stars6%2 stars2%1 star1%2933 ratings2,933 Ketogenic low carbKetogenic low carb79% Fat19% Protein2% Carbs3 g carbs / serving Easy 5 + 35 m5 minutes preparation35 minutes cooking time

Scrambled Eggs34.4 out of 5 stars5 stars67%4 stars15%3 stars8%2 stars3%1 star4%1962 ratings1,962 Ketogenic low carbKetogenic low carb67% Fat24% Protein1% Carbs1 g carbs / serving Easy 5 m0 minutes preparation5 minutes cooking time

Blueberry Smoothie44.6 out of 5 stars5 stars73%4 stars14%3 stars7%2 stars2%1 star1%1255 ratings1,255 Liberal low carbLiberal low carb83% Fat4% Protein12% Carbs10 g carbs / serving Easy 5 m5 minutes preparation0 minutes cooking time

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