Thursday, July 20, 2017

Best Healthy food for kids

Healthy food for kids is similar to nutrition for adults. We all need the same types of nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. However, children need different amounts of nutrients at different ages.When choosing healthy food for your children, you should take into consideration the following:

Protein. Choose seafood, lean meat and poultry (without skin), eggs, beans, peas, soy products.

Fruits. Encourage your child to eat a variety of fresh, frozen or dried fruits, rather than fruit juice. Full of antioxidants and healthy properties, fruits like apples, peaches, strawberries or kiwi, make the perfect snack for your child.

Vegetables. 
Serve a variety of fresh or frozen vegetables, especially those deep in colour like oranges and carrots, beans and peas. Don`t forget about the leafy greens like spinach or lettuce.

Grains. 
Choose whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, popcorn, or brown or wild rice, which provide fibre and protein.

Dairy products.
Encourage your child to eat and drink fat-free or low-fat dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, cheese or soy beverages.• Nuts. They are a great way to get healthy fats and build energy.

Fish. 
Tuna fish and salmon, full of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, can be a great fish option for the healthy food for kids. Make sure they eat fish at least one time per week.

Water and tea. Plain water and herbal teas are the best healthy choices for your children. Avoid sugary sodas!

Teach your child to limit calories from fats and added sugar, such as butter, cookies, chocolates, and sodas. Look for ways to substitute solid fats with vegetable and nut oils. Oils, full of vitamin E and essential fatty acids are naturally present in olives, nuts, avocados and seafood.






Fariha Taj

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