Drink packaged juices It becomes a fairly common resource for children's lunches or snacks. However, we should not think that we are providing all the benefits of natural fruit to the little ones.
These juices, as well as soft drinks, they concentrate more sugar and are lacking in fiber, and they can be acidic (for the natural composition of its ingredients, such as citrus juices, or for acidifying or acidifying additive additives). In addition, as we have already mentioned, the excess sugar in these drinks is associated with childhood overweight.
Juice and soda sugars easily degrade and become compounds that increase the acidity of the oral cavity. This joins the acidity of these drinks, and all together, sugar and acids, They deteriorate the enamel, eroding it and favoring the appearance of dental caries. And be careful, because the sugar-free sodas that carry calorie-free sweeteners still contain acids that damage teeth.
According to Consumer, there is research that suggests that calcium added to juices or soft drinks serves to neutralize acidity and reduce its harmful impact on dental plaque. However, we remember that it will not have an effect on the rest of the damages with respect to the fruit or natural juices.
Some habits reduce the risk of tooth decay, such as good dental hygiene, drinking beverages during meals, or using a drinking straw, since the liquid comes into less contact with the teeth. Also avoid taking them at night, since it is when less saliva is produced, and saliva has a neutralizing effect on the negative effects of acids.
Anyway, remember that in the excesses come the worst consequences, and that sooner or later our children will find juices and soft drinks. So, in moderation and following the above advice, these drinks do not have to become something forbidden, which also would probably lead them to be considered much more palatable.
