Are Kid's Drinks Really a Good Source for Essential Fatty Acids?
DHA in children's drinks - hype or healthy
There are many good sources of essential fatty acids that you can feed your children, but is a kid's drink one of them? According to recent commercials it is. Is this true or just marketing hype? Keep reading to find out.
Finding the best sources of essential fatty acids
You may have seen commercials lately for Juicy Juice, a children's juice that is promoting its health benefits because it contains DHA. DHA is one of the three essential fatty acids found in Omega 3 and is important to your child's health.
In the brain, DHA is involved in the modulation of the transport of important organic compounds and acids, including choline, glycine and taurine. A diet rich in essential fatty acids has been shown to improve many health conditions. So, to say it is important is an understatement.
The question remains, however, "Is a child's juice a good source of essential fatty acids?"
Because Omega 3 is so beneficial, it's good to get your children to ingest it any way possible. The DHA in Juicy Juice is derived from tuna so it is a healthy source. The thing to be careful about is keeping the three fatty acids in balance and getting a combination of all three.
The way to do this is to feed your kids foods that are high in Omega 3. Try adding Albacore tuna and wild caught Salmon to your child's diet. With just a little preparation, you can make these two foods appealing to all kids.
Keep walnuts on hand for a snack. Just 1/4 cup per day will greatly boost their Omega 3 intake. Buy natural peanut butter containing flax seeds. It tastes good, high in Omega 3, and is much better for your children.
With a little creativity, you can find ways to add all 3 essential fatty acids to your child's diet. Of the kids tested, 80% liked Juicy Juice and would drink it again. Try this juice and other healthy foods to keep your little ones happy and healthy.
