Foods That are not good For Your Child

Nutritionist advises parents to read food labels and stay away from the following:

• Trans Fatty Acids or Hydrogenated Oils. Commonly found in margarine and chips disrupts the communication channels of the brain. It needs some fats to function properly, but no amount of trans fat is healthy. Plus, it's bad for the heart.

• Hugh Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). Found in sodas and other sugar laden bottled drinks only impedes brain development. This highly processed sugar produces ill effects not only in the brain, but in the whole body, too. It really tires the brain.

• Highly Processed Food like Chips, Canned Goods, and Instant Foods, have high amounts of chemical preservatives which are definitely not brain-friendly. They can adversely affect memory and motor skills. So make sure you eat food that's fresh and free from preservatives.