By Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj – CNBC News –
As a cardiologist who has treated heart attacks for more than 20 years, I’ve seen how eating habits formed in childhood can often lay the groundwork for chronic illness in adulthood.
My wife and I have three daughters, now in high school. I know how hard it can be during the early years just to get through dinnertime. I remember stocking up on dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets, chips, and whatever else that was quick, easy, and appealing. It’s a stage we all go through, but I’ve seen the damage these foods can do.
I want them to live a long, healthy life, so now we’re more intentional about what we put on the table. Here are five toxic foods I don’t feed my kids — and what we eat instead.