Have you ever wondered what foods you should feed your child to support health and weight management?
Here's a list of the 7 healthiest foods to feed your kids and why they're so healthy:
1. Oatmeal:
A great breakfast dish, full of iron, zinc, calcium, and B vitamins. Old Fashioned Oatmeal offers plenty of fiber and plenty of carbs for quick energy. Add honey and berries to make this the perfect treat for quick study mornings!
2. Broccoli:
This is one of the best vegetables for everyone, especially for growing children. It's packed with beta-carotene, potassium, calcium, and a variety of B vitamins. If your kid doesn't like regular veggies, put some broccoli in the pan or top with some grated cheese for extra flavor.
3. Yogurt:
Increase your child's milk intake and include yogurt in the menu. An excellent source of calcium, yogurt is easier to digest than regular milks. Pay attention to the sugar content. It's a good idea to buy plain yogurt and sweeten it yourself with fresh fruit!
4. Whole Grains:
Whole grains provide the most nutrition. Brown rice and whole wheat bread are a step up from white rice varieties and provide minerals, vitamins, and essential fiber. Choose grain products that include the words "unbleached", "whole", and "ground" or “intact”.
5. Protein:
One size does not fit all when it comes to protein. The reality is that growing children need protein to continue to grow. The way you give them can be very different, depending on your preferences. Good choices include beans (combined with grains to form complete protein), legumes; soy products such as eggs, fish, lean meat, or tofu.
6. Fresh Fruit:
My favorite is cantaloupe in the melon department. Every juicy bite is filled with beta-carotene, vitamin C, a dose of B vitamins, calcium and trace minerals. All the fresh seasonal fruits are definitely packed with healthy qualities!
7. Nut Butters:
Peanut butter and other nut butters are great, quick-and-easy treats for kids. Kids need fat (it's good fat without hydrogenated oils mixed in) and they need protein. Try spreading almond or sunflower butter on toast, crackers, nutritious snack.
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