The Sugar Truth Every Mom Needs to Hear

The Sugar Truth Every Mom Needs to Hear

From Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series by Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp

April 7, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of managing sugar intake for better health and the benefits of cooking at home with children.

"Create the habit of cooking at home, making food with your children, and controlling the nutrients and type of food your family eats" Managing our Sugar intake is perhaps the key to great dental & oral health, which in turn is the foundation of good, long-term health. Eating too much sugar from a young age is in fact detrimental for our physical health as we grow older. Therefore, making meals at home, talking about food with our children, and teaching them about good oral health (where it starts) would benefit them later in life. This week our guest is Jade Seeliger, professional Dietitian (and mom of 3 busy kids). She reveals one of the tips to clever eating plans: make it simple yet beautiful, but don't get bogged down with calorie counting. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.

People in this episode

Host: Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp

Guest: Jade Seeliger

Topics covered

  • sugar intake
  • dental health
  • cooking at home
  • nutrition education
  • family meals

Keywords

  • sugar
  • dietitian
  • oral health
  • family cooking
  • nutrition

Sponsors

Epi-Max Baby & Junior, Curaprox

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jacaranda FM

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