Here is a list of the top 7 healthiest foods to feed your kid and why it’s so healthy:
Oatmeal. Ah, nothing like a good ole bowl of oatmeal, fortified with Vitamin B, zinc, calcium and iron. Loaded with Vitamin B, calcium, iron and zinc, not to mention fiber and carbs, oatmeal is one of those venerable foods that are still good in giving nutrients and energy for your children. With a taste of honey and a sprinkling of berries, your kid will want to go-go-go to school and face it with a smile on his/her face!
Yogurt. Kick your child’s dairy consumption up a notch and include yogurt on the menu. A great source of calcium, yogurt is easier to digest than regular milk, and the cultures (check the label to make sure they’re in there!) are very beneficial to good colon health. Watch it on the sugar content though. How about giving this a try – buy some fresh fruit and use it to sweeten the plain yogurt to give this treat an even more natural edge to it!
Broccoli. It is one of the best vegetables for anyone, especially growing kids. It has loads of calcium, potassium, beta-carotene and a wide variety of the B vitamins. Your child probably won’t dig it, but there are different ways to make vegetables interesting, such as mixing them in a casserole or topping them off with shredded cheese.
Protein. Protein is not one of those nutrients that benefit only certain age groups. Let’s get straight to the point – your child needs protein without the shadow of a doubt. How you’re going to give it to them can vary widely, according to your preferences. Some great ideas for protein include beans (if mixed with grain, they make a complete serving), soy products (e.g. tofu), legumes, eggs, fish, poultry or other forms of lean meat.
Whole Grains. You can’t get more nutritious than whole grains. Brown rice and whole wheat bread are a quantum leap over their white counterparts and offer necessary fiber, minerals and vitamins. Choose grain products with the words “whole”, “unbleached” and “intact” or “ground”.
Nut Butters. Nut butters, particularly peanut butter, are the real fast food for children, not Mickey Dee’s. Kids need fat (it’s a good fat if it doesn’t have hydrogenated oils mixed in it) and they need the protein. Give your children a wholesome snack they can enjoy by spreading some sunflower seed or almond butter on toast, crackers (plain crackers, of course) or a celery stick.
Fresh Fruit. I have my own favorites here, such as cantaloupe. Vitamin C, beta-carotene, bits and pieces of B vitamins and trace minerals and calcium fill every juicy bite. At the end of the day, it’s your call – any in-season fresh fruit is definitely packed with wholesome goodness for your offspring!
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