Dried fruit

Hi guys, I buy my son organic dried fruit it has no added sugar or preservatives , colours etc.. Steffi loves these, but are they ok for her to eat, and if it is, how much can she have? Any advice welcomed

No problem as long as you're careful & don't give too much. Although they ahve no added sugar, the sugar content is quite high because they're dried, so it's easy to forget that they could put on a lot of weight!

I wouldn't give more than 1 or 2 pieces every few days.

Take care that there are no raisins/sultanas/currants in there, though - these are always an absolute no-no!

We normally give dried veggies because the sugar content is lower.

Just need to be very careful of the grape derivatives, sultana, raisin and currant - these are a no, no.

The one I get is organic 5 fruiys, it has Apple, pear, banana, mango and strawberry.. Are these ok?

As far as I can remember those should be fine.

Yes I think they are ok

The ones to remember never to give are grapes, raisins and sultanas

Ok.. Thanks I best hide them as she really loves them.. I know fruit is high in natural sugar, so best to keep them for special treats..

5 a day is good