Mum bans her kids from eating birthday cake as ‘sugar has same effect on brain as cocaine’

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A mum has sparked a huge debate online after revealing that she doesn't let her kids eat any food that contain harmful sugar - including birthday cake. Nutritionist Tonia Buxton, who is a mum-of-four, appeared on Friday's Good Morning Britain to talk about the anti-sugar policies in her house. She told how her kids weren't even allowed a slice of birthday cake at a party, as sugar "has the same effect on the brain as cocaine" and it would leave them wanting more. https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1010040773608275968 She explained:

“Once you have one, sugar has the same effect on the brain as cocaine. So, it’s a hit. “So once you have one, they go crazy, they’re running around and then they’re coming down and then they want more, and another hit and another hit, so you’re better off not having any and having something that’s better for you.”

Parenting expert Amanda Jenner appeared alongside Tonia on the morning chat show - and disagreed with the nutritionist's opinions. She said that she thinks it is ok to treat your children, provided parents do so in moderation. The opinion ended up sparking a debate among parents online, with many of them against an outright ban of sugary sweets. https://twitter.com/Nevetsyelboc/status/1010077079432462336 https://twitter.com/ursulamarriott/status/1010113923977277440 https://twitter.com/tara_cowling/status/1010170502390996992 https://twitter.com/Nunney01/status/1010069089069424640