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Effect of junk food on children’s health

Lucknow. Today we are discussing an important topic, which is to the health and future of our children. Do you know that in love we are unknowingly pushing our children towards diseases through junk food and fried food? Today’s children prefer packaged snacks, burgers, pizzas and unhealthy roadside foods. But this taste lasts only for a few moments, while its side effects can last a lifetime. This increases the risk of problems like hormonal imbalance, weight gain, obesity, PCOD/PCOS and diabetes in children.

effect on immunity

weakened immunity
Consumption of junk food and fried foods increases the risk of many diseases. Due to this, children may fall ill again and again and their digestive system also gets affected. Along with this, symptoms like irritability, difficulty in concentrating and lethargy are also seen.

Expert advice

Know what experts say
Health experts and doctors believe that it is the primary responsibility of parents to protect children from this ‘slow poisoning’.

6 tips to make children strong

Include seasonal green vegetables in your diet
Include seasonal green vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, bottle gourd and bottle gourd in the diet of children. It improves their digestion and provides essential vitamins.

Fresh and seasonal fruits
Instead of chips or biscuits, give fresh fruits like apple, banana, orange or guava as evening snacks. These increase the immunity of children.

protein rich pulses
Pulses are essential for the physical and mental development of children. Include pigeon pea, moong or gram dal in their daily diet.

Fresh curd and buttermilk
Curd and buttermilk increase the good bacteria of the stomach, which strengthens the digestive power of children.

feed home cooked food
Homemade food is a source of hygiene and proper nutrition. Feeding fresh home-made food to children keeps them safe from diseases.

Junk Solution with a Healthy Twist
If the child demands junk food from outside, make dosa, idli or burgers at home using green vegetables and semolina/oats. It is better for their health.