Cuisinart & Family
June 4, 2007 |
At around six months of age, right around the time they start
solids, parents introduce their kids to one of their most important diet staples
for years to come -- fruit juice. But many parents complain about their
children rapidly becoming addicted to the sugary sweetness of a juice drink, often
at the expense of all other beverages.
Sure, fruit juice is a great
source of vitamin C. But it's important to set limits. Many juices contain
sorbitol, a nondigestible form of sugar that can cause loose stools by sending
extra water from the bloodstream into the intestine. Aside from a runny tummy, too
much juice can turn a toddler off to other foods and cause tooth decay.
Which juices are high in sorbitol?
·
Prune
·
Apple
·
Pear
·
Peach
·
Cherry
Try and stick to the
recommended daily allowance, which is one 4-6oz glass of juice. You can always
up this a tiny bit if your child has a cold or is constipated.
Some tips to help curb your toddler's juice habit:
·
Give juice in a cup instead of a bottle
·
Dilute juice with 50% water
·
Abstain for a few days and gradually reintroduce
diluted juice
Looking to get creative?
Our do-it-all Cuisinart Stand Mixer
has a handy juicer attachment you can use to blend your baby any number of
fresh tasty juices, without added sugar and preservatives.
Try these recipes:
Soothing Apple Cider
Blend:
· 1/2 inch piece ginger
· 3 apples or 1 cup apple cider
Peachy Summer Juice
Blend:
· 1 apple, cored and sliced
· 2 peaches, remove seed
· 1 pear, sliced
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