Heavy Metals and Toxins in Common Children's FoodsHave you heard about the concerns regarding fruit juices? There is evidence that the fruit juices that you may be serving to your children, contain heavy metals and other toxins. The news segment was based on a report by Consumer Reports where they tested 45 juices and found elevated levels or heavy metals in at least half of their samples. The frequent use of juices and exposure to heavy metals can cause kidney disease and certain cancers. After hearing some concerns about juice on the news, I started to wonder about another common children's food, cereal. What about the cereals your children are eating? Are there toxic ingredients in those, too? So, I decided to do some research about that, too. I also found this article with information about toxic ingredients that may be found in some children’s breakfast cereals, along with the Top 10 Breakfast Cereals to Avoid Feeding to Your Children. As with all things, the most important thing to do is to inform yourself and make educated decisions about what you feed your family. If you're concerned about juices, and looking for a safer alternative? Why not consider feeding your child the actual fruit with some water instead? Comments are closed.
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