Top 10 Foods For Kids

Minerals and vitamins are often not found in adequate quantities in the various food items eaten daily. Attention should be paid to ensure that these elements are available in the top 10 diets for kids Families sometimes face problems providing proper nutrition to their children as kids can be sometimes very fussy and choosy about foods they like to eat. Maybe the clever approach would be to "incorporate" such items. They do need certain foods for good brain and body development.

1. Meat- This is a food item that is a rich source of protein and also Vitamin B. Apart from the above, valuable elements like copper, niacin, and iron are also present in it. To have a balanced and healthy meal you can prepare a tasty mix of vegetable stew and meat. Now and then you can allow children to have hamburgers, but that should be seldom. Grilling and barbecuing are two safe methods of preparing meat. Throw some fresh vegetables alongside the meat on the "barbie".

2. Eggs- Eggs can be used in many delicious dishes, and kids simply love to gorge on them. Proteins, vitamins and minerals are all present in this wonderful item and should definitely be in the list of top 10 foods for kids.

3. Milk- Many kids do not want to consume milk directly. For them, an innovative way of providing milk would be by giving them delicious milk shakes, custards, yogurts, etc., which can contain fruits as well as milk. You will find many valuable minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates in milk. You may also want to try soy, rice or goat milk.

4. Berries- Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are all highly nutritious items. Berries contain Vitamin C, potassium, fibers, carbohydrates, and important anti-oxidants which powerfully fight against harmful free radicals. Children of all ages love to have strawberries in various preparations. You can mix berries with yogurt or with whole-grain flakes. Fresh is best, but frozen or dried are also beneficial.

5. Tuna fish- This fish should definitely be included in a kids diet. Apart from containing niacin, protein, Vitamin B, zinc and iron, this fish contains vital omega-3 oils. The benefits of this oil are slowly being revealed. But one needs to be cautious about the quantity of this fish consumed as mercury levels may be high. Tuna is good in sandwiches and salads.

6. Yogurt - Kids simply love to eat this and should be offered whenever possible. Being a good source of calcium, protein, carbohydrates, Vitamin B, phosphor and zinc you can easily make a delicious and nutritious preparation with fresh fruits.
Try to avoid the overly sugary kind. Yogurt can also be a replacement for ice cream.

7. Cheese- This is another delicious and healthy item. Cheese can be used as salad toppings or for garnishing certain vegetables. Kids also like cheese sandwiches. This item contains plenty of calcium, Vitamin B12, Protein and also phosphor. But be careful of providing too much cheese because of its high fat content.

8. Whole grains- Very nutritious and delectable recipes can be cooked with these when one applies a bit of resourcefulness. Add to meatloaf. Oatmeal is wonderful. Whole grain cereals are plentiful. Tuna on whole grain bread is simply the best.

9. Broccoli- It is a highly fibrous green vegetable and is ideal for kids. If your kids are fond of broccoli, fry it with low oil or stew it to prepare a tasty dish.
Lightly steam it and add cheddar cheese. Raw is best and good in salads.

10. Sweet potatoes- These vegetables are naturally sweet and lot of kids love them. It is again a rich source of fiber, Vitamin C, potassium, Vitamin A, Iron and Calcium. Try not to add much butter.

Maureen Amberg is an author, entrepreneur and children’s advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and positive inner confidence of children; including teenagers. Caring for Kids is my current life focus. I strive to be kind, tranquil, serene, and compassionate. Hopefully, this translates into peaceful, calm and helpful.