A NUTRITIONIST has issued an urgent warning for parents who give their kids M&Ms as a treat.
Karin explained that despite being attractive to children – due to their bright colours and clever marketing – the sugar-covered chocolate bites are among the worst things you can let your kids eat.
That’s because they contain a staggering nine different kinds of food colouring.
In a video on her Instagram page, she explained: “Stay away from this snack that you give to your kids.
“It can cause hyperactivity, allergies, aggressiveness, learning impairment.
“And it doesn’t leave your body, even in a small amount, for between 24 to 48 hours.
“I don’t know if you’ve guessed, but it’s M&Ms. With 9 different kinds of food …