Moms, children’s food intake should not be undervalued, because the food that they consumed gives quite a big impact to their development. If you provide them with nutritious food, children can grow and develop optimally. On the other hand, if you serve them food carelessly, they will not be showing a significant development.
Not only that, another problem that is often faced by Moms is when they start to be difficult when eating. This can definitely inhibit their development, that’s why Moms need to be creative so children will want to eat their food. So, what are foods needed for children’s development? Here is the information.
Meat
Besides containing good protein, meat also contains iron that is good for children. Iron contained in the meat function in formation of red blood cells optimally, as the red blood cells are very important for the body. However, Moms should be selective in choosing the meat. Choose a fat-free meat as it is safe to be consumed by your children.
Green Vegetables
Green vegetables are quite important for the children as they are the main fiber contributors for the body. Broccoli, spinach, mustard, and water spinach are some vegetables that Moms could give to the children. If children fulfill the intake for green vegetables, their digestive tract will also work well.
Nuts
Not only meat, nuts turn out to contain a quite high protein, Moms. Peanuts, almonds, soybeans, and other types of nuts are believed to be good for children. Nuts also contain omega-3 and omega-6 that are good for the heart health.
Yoghurt
Providing the children with yoghurt is advised to be done when they are over 1 year old, Moms. Yoghurt is good to maintain the digestive system and immunity. Yoghurt rich in calcium and vitamin D is also beneficial for children’s bones and teeth development.
Fruits
Fruits are a mandatory menu for the children, Moms. Each fruit contains different nutrition, so Moms need to be smart in managing the children’s fruit intake schedule. One of the fruits is avocado, as it is believed to contain nutrients that correspond to the breast milk so it is good to be consumed by children. Not only that, avocado is also believed to help increasing children’s weight.
These five foods are some essential foods to be consumed by the children. Not only that, apparently there are some foods that the portion should Moms reduce for the children, such as soft drinks, biscuits, and processed foods. Well, if your children receive good and healthy nutrients, they will also develop optimally.
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