07/11/2025
Ever wondered what a dietitian looks at first when choosing food products for kids? 👀
The ingredients list!
There are so many products on supermarket shelves marketed toward children — bright packaging, cartoon characters, and words like “natural,” “wholegrain,” or “no added sugar.” However, when you take a closer look, you’ll often find a long list of ingredients you can’t pronounce, refined sugars, or added fillers that don’t offer much nutrition at all.
Here’s the truth:
Healthy-sounding doesn’t always mean healthy.
Our top tip?
🧡 The fewer ingredients, the better.
Simple ingredient lists usually mean less processing and fewer additives.
And whenever you can, go back to basics:
🍎 Pack fresh fruit and veggies
🥕 Choose whole foods over packaged snacks
🍪 Make simple homemade treats — even better if kids can help make them!
Small swaps each day can make a big difference in your child’s long-term health, energy, and relationship with food. 💪
Because real food doesn’t need fancy marketing, just good ingredients!