5 Foods That Affects Negatively Affects Yours Child  Mood

We know that mood altering food isn't limited to sugars,there are other culprits in the snacks and meals that we feed our little ones.

The following food are most common contributors to mood and behavioral changes in children.

DAIRY: 

Many childrens become irritable,cranky,or aggressive.Children with dairy allergies or intolerance also tend to suffers from frequent colds and ear infections.Babies may exhibit colicky ,whereas toddlers and olders may become inconsolable and irritate.

ARTIFICIAL COLORING :

Many countries have banned artificial coloring .Linked to ADHD,anxiety ,hyperactivity and h

eadaches in children.Artificial colorings found in many sugary foods .Avoid foods like bread and yogurt.

Avoid products with yellow no.5,red no.40 and blue no.1.If you are concerned about your childs mood then stop giving them articles that contains artificial coloring.

SUGAR:

Sugar is in just about everything the average child eats.Sugar has been shown to cause long term health damage, and a diet high in processed foods has been linked to depression ,cognitive delay,sleeping problems.

PRESERVATIVES:

There are several preservatives that may cause behavioral problems in childrens which includes nitrates ,nitrites,and sodium benzoate .Monosodium glutamate is a  flavour enhancer that also causes mood swings ,headaches and hyperactivity.Sodium benzoate is commonly found in juice products marketed toward childrens.

Food Allergens:

Comman food allergens are dairy,nuts ,eggs ,soy and corns.It can be difficult to pinpoint which allergens is making your child sick without help of allergist.

If you notice behavior changes or mood swings in your child consult doctors and track what they eat  when exihibit concerning behavior and try to avoid the food causing behavioral changes.