4 Simple Strategies to Avoid Additives in Children’s Food

Developing children are more sensitive than adults to food additives. monkeybusinessimages/iStock

Our modern day food supply contains many ingredients that are problematic for young bodies. A number of common additives found in foods have been implicated in triggering symptoms ranging from behavioral disorders to asthma. Unfortunately, many parents mistakenly assume that if food additives have made their way onto the market, they are safe. However additive-containing foods can have side effects, especially when it comes to a developing child.

To protect your child from the consequences of potentially harmful additives, it is important to be informed so that you can recognize and avoid them.

MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)

MSG is regularly added to foods to improve flavor and increase the rate of consumption. Manufacturers often add it to poor quality food to mask bad tastes and create an almost addictive desire for their foods. Because toddlers are small and still developing (particularly their brains), they are more vulnerable to the effects of additives than adults.