31. The Shocking Truth about Packaged Foods for Kids

💡 Is sugar really the enemy? And are all packaged foods bad for kids?

In this eye-opening episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, co-host Sanchita Daswani, a pediatric nutritionist, sits down with Nira Shah, founder of Little Fingers, to uncover the shocking truth about sugar and packaged foods for children.

From misleading food labels to common myths about sugar intake, this episode is packed with must-know insights for every parent navigating the overwhelming world of kids’ nutrition.

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🎯 What You’ll Learn

✅ The hidden dangers of sugar and how much is too much
✅ How to read food labels and spot misleading marketing claims
✅ The stigma around packaged foods & how to choose healthier options
✅ Surprising ingredients lurking in your child’s snacks
✅ How to navigate family members who love giving your kids sweets
✅ The importance of millets & underrated protein sources for vegetarian kids

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📌 Episode Chapters

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00:00 Intro
02:45 Nira's Journey into Healthy Eating
05:49 The Stigma Around Packaged Foods
10:10 How to Read a Packaged Food Label
12:50 Sugar & Salt: Finding Balance
15:52 Ingredients to Avoid in Packaged Foods
16:33 Issues With Milk Powders
18:52 Handling Family Members Who Offer Too Much Sugar
21:47 The Rise of Childhood Obesity
25:23 The Importance of Millets in Kids’ Diets
28:42 Why Adults Also Need Healthier Packaged Foods
30:09 Most Underrated Protein Source for Vegetarians

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