Happy children’s day, kids can be quite difficult to deal with, especially when it comes to food because they are known to be picky eaters, and this is an important time in their life as they require the correct nutrient. Children often develop a natural preference for the food they enjoy eating the most. So, the challenge is to make healthy choices appealing. No matter how good your intentions are, it is always going to be difficult for you to convince your child that fruits are as sweet as blueberry cheesecake.
Yogurt
Yogurt is great for you, it’s a great choice for breakfast, snack or dessert, yogurt is super healthy, filling snack which is full of protein and vitamin D, a nutrient many kids lack in their diet. Yogurt also delivers probiotics, good bacteria that are important for maintaining a healthy gut.
Eggs
Eggs are known as superfoods for a good reason; just one large egg has 6 grams of protein and delivers vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron. They also contain Omega-3 fatty acids which can help your children in brain development, there are a number of recipes you can make using eggs, which the kids will definitely enjoy.
Whole Grains
Whole grains are a great source of fiber, a nutrient that is generally seen lacking in a kid. Fiber keeps them full and regular. Kids need about 25 grams per day, but most of the food does not contain this much amount of fiber, Easy whole-grain foods for kids include oatmeal, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, and bread
Vegetables
Getting your kids to eat vegetables is a big deal, if you can get your kid to eat any vegetable, it’s an achievement, and however, feeding your kids vegetables is good for their health. Each color delivers different nutrients: leafy greens like spinach and kale are high in vitamin K, orange and red vegetables have vitamin A, peppers are full of vitamin C, and vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower contain cancer-fighting compounds and feed good gut bacteria.
Milk
Milk is important for any child, it helps build strong bones because it’s a great source of calcium and vitamin D, apart from that, it also contains potassium and protein. As kids get older, they start to drink less milk as they tend to dislike the taste of it, by adding supplements, you can make it tasty for your kids.
