Is apple juice the best drink for toddlers?
Apple juice is a nutritious drink that can supply some of the health-promoting phytochemicals found in apples. But there’s no reason to use it as the main beverage, the way many parents do. The idea that apple juice is somehow easier than citrus juice on children’s stomachs is quite untrue. The stomach’s digestive juices are far more acidic than any food or drink. Unless the apple juice is fortified with vitamin C, orange juice (or a 100% juice blend) that supplies vitamin C is probably a better choice for daily use. Regardless of what juice is used, child nutrition experts warn that doling out multiple glasses of juice between meals can leave a toddler too full to get adequate nutrition at meals. Milk, or a calcium-fortified alternative for those who can’t drink it, should be emphasized at meals. Some snack-time juice is fine, but getting children in the habit of drinking water to satisfy thirst between meals will bring them many short- and long-term benefits. . Q: How can I be sure t
