- Make It Yourself Lavender Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs!
- 20 Things You Never Knew About “Down There”
- 12 Best Foods For Those Suffering From Arthritis Pain
- 12 Personal Hygiene Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes (Mom Never Told You About #4!)
- 15 Medicinal Plants And Herbs From The Cherokee People
- 12 Mind-Blowing Benefits Of Drinking Coconut Water During Pregnancy
- 12 Outstanding Winter Foods That Won’t Fatten You Up Like A Christmas Turkey
12 Super Foods For Growing Youngsters (No Fast Food On This List!)
Photo credit: bigstock.com
4. Milk
Although milk is not for everyone (if your child is lactose intolerant, for example), there is no denying that it is loaded with calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D. All of these are necessary for healthy bones, nails, hair, and teeth. Milk also contains zinc, vitamin A, B12, and B2. Give whole milk to children under 2 years of age, and after that, skim milk is fine. A minimum of two glasses of milk each day is important for growing children.
5. Fish
Not all kids like certain types of fish, but almost all children love tuna. Try to give your kids at least two servings of fish each week. Fish is low in fat, rich in protein, and loaded with important B vitamins. Fish is also easy to digest. Tuna, salmon, and other types of fatty fish have healthy omega-3 fatty acids that improve the development of the brain, prevent mood disorders, improve eyesight, and keep the heart working smoothly. Be aware of contaminated fish.
6. Eggs
Who doesn’t love eggs? If your child turns them down, you probably just need to find a different way of serving them. Some children find sunny-side up eggs disgusting, other kids will only eat hard boiled eggs, and almost all kids love scrambled eggs. Eggs are rich in the B vitamins that play a vital role in the development of your child’s brain. Eggs are simply loaded with so much nutrition — it’s hard to find another food that can offer your child so much in one small package. Eggs have vitamin D, folate, zinc, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Continue to Page 3
