children foods

 

Below are five simple and easy-to-cook healthful foods which can be digested and structures the energy and growth of a child:

1. Oatmeal

Benefits: Oatmeal is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, and vitamin B and E, which help in energy for a longer duration as well as in digestion.

How to Enjoy: You can make it more interesting by adding fruits, nut butter or even a dash of cinnamon.

2. Eggs

Benefits: Eggs are one of the best sources of protein as well as choline and other vitamins, thus they support brain health and muscle growth.

How to Enjoy: These can be enjoyed scrambled, boiled, or as an omelet with fillings.

3. Greek Yogurt

Benefits: Greek yogurt is a good source of protein and loaded with healthy bacteria which aids in muscles growth and digestion respectively.

How to Enjoy: It can be consumed plain as a healthy snack or breakfast or sweetened with fruits, honey or topped with granola.

4. Sweet Potatoes

Benefits: Sweet potatoes are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and contain potassium which help vision, immunity and provides energy respectively.

How to Enjoy: These can be served boiled and mashed, baked or in the form of sweet potato ‘fries’.

5. Bananas

Benefits: Bananas are rich in potassium and have simple carbohydrates that are easily absorbable making them ideal for instant energy and blood sugar control.

How to Enjoy: You can slice them into peanut butter sandwich, toss them into a smoothie or munch on them as snacks.

These foods are flexible, rich in nutrients, and can be cooked in a manner that children are generally fond of!