Healthy Eating for Kids

As my youngest daughter is not a fan of red meat I try and work other proteins and iron into her diet.

Lucky she eats eggs. Did you know eggs are a power pack full of loads of nutrients.

The humble egg contains:

- protein essential for building new cells to replace the ones damaged.

- contain iron needed for making red blood cells which is crucial for teenage girls. An egg yolk can provide 

as much iron as a lamb chop. Drinking juice which contains vitamin C helps iron absorption when eaten at 

the same meal. 

- contain a wide range of vitamins including A D E and all the B complex vitamins.

I am not a nutritionist but I have alway loved the relation between vitamins and minerals to help aid the body 

to function efficiently and I encourage both my daughters to eat healthy.

Super Foods FOR KIDS

Foods our children eat influence everything from their immune systems, to their energy levels and bone
density. Revamp your fridge and pantry to include super foods with loads of nutrients to give little bodies
a health boost.

Avocado - substitute spreads containing the fat that clogs arteries with avocado. Avocado's have the
goodness of vitamin E and C, folate and fibre. The avocado are high in fat but it is the good fat which
kids can transform into fuel easily.

Baked Beans - A true super food which contain the perfect combination of protein and carbohydrates,
which are also high in iron to give kids loads of energy and to help them concentrate at school.
Serve with Vitamin C to help their bodies absorb the iron.

Eggs - Eggs contain every vitamin and mineral except vitamin C including Vitamin B12
(only found in animal foods).

Fish - Oily fish such as Salmon and tuna contain Omega 3 fats which are essential for brain
development.

I know sometimes I need a reminder just how beneficial and healthy some foods are, so I plan on
posting healthy topics to get our kids and ourselves healthier.