Thursday, December 16, 2010

7 Highest Foods to Take in in your Kid’s Diet

Here is a list of the highest 7 healthiest foods to feed your kid and why it’s so healthy:

1. Oatmeal: A marvelous breakfast food, full of B vitamins, iron, zinc and calcium. Old-fashioned oatmeal provides plenty of carbohydrate for quick energy and high fiber. Add berries and honey to make it a delectable perfect food for those fast-paced school day mornings!

2. Yogurt: Kick your child's dairy utilization up a cut and embrace 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 valuable to good colon health. Watch it on the sugar happy though. A great idea is to buy pure yogurt and sweeten it yourself with fresh fruit!

3. Broccoli: it is one of the best vegetables for anyone, in particular growing kids. It has loads of calcium, potassium, beta-carotene and a wide variety of the B vitamins. If your child is not a fan of bare vegetables consist of broccoli in a casserole or put a little ragged cheese on top to add essence.

4. Protein: One size does not fit all when it comes to protein. The fact is that growing kids need protein to keep growing. How you're going to give it to them can vary usually, relating to your preferences. Good choices comprise legumes, beans (combined with a grain to make a complete protein), soy products like tofu, eggs or lean meat, fish or hen.

5. Whole Grains: The best nutrition is found in whole grains. Brown rice and whole wheat bread are a quantum leap over their white counterparts and offer obligatory fiber, minerals and vitamins. Choose grain products with the words “whole”, “unbleached” and “intact” or “ground”.

6. Nut Butters: Peanut butter and other nut butters are great fast and easy foods for kids. Kids need fat (it's a good fat if it doesn't have hydrogenated oils mixed in it) and they need the protein. Try spreading almond or sunflower seed butter on crackers, toast or celery sticks for a quick and nutritious snack.

7. Fresh Fruit: My personal choice would be cantaloupe in the melon department. Vitamin C, beta-carotene, bits and pieces of B vitamins and trace minerals and calcium fill every juicy bite. Any in season fresh fruit is sure to be packed with healthy goodness!

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