Natural Healthy Foods For Children

Healty Food For Children

Feed a child healthy is one of the greatest responsibilities of parents. However, there are times when it becomes an almost impossible task to accomplish because  generally children really like sweets and food of low nutritional content.


Remember to buy a sweet or let your child eat a burger not have a serious impact on the health if the daily diet has enough nutrients,that is to say, real foods for children. Here I will show you which are the best foods for kids healthy.

Healthy habits for kids
- Pumpkin (squash): There are many varieties of pumpkins and all are rich in vitamin A and C. Pumpkin is also a naturally sweet vegetable flavor and nice texture for children, very creamy.

Idea to serve: Bake or steamed half pumpkin and sprinkle with a little olive oil, grated parmesan cheese or a bit of chili powder.

You can also serve the cooked pumpkin with a little fresh cilantro and minced cooked chickpeas, or add it to your baby's favorite foods. "Add squash to beans you cook for your children.


* Yogurt. This is a food that you should not forget to include in the family menu as it is easier to digest than milk, and lactic crops (lactobacillus) present in it are beneficial to the colon, especially if your son was with treatment antibiotics.

Remember it's best if you choose plain yogurt and add fresh fruit chunks instead buy flavored yogurts. Yogurt is also ideal for use on a diet to lose weight healthily.

* Avocado:
The avocado can keep your heart healthy. The ingredient called oleic acid helps the body to decrease harmful cholesterol levels, which in turn decrease the chances of fat accumulation in the arteries and blood vessels.

The avocado contains healthy levels of potassium and high in sodium, which makes it the perfect food to lower blood pressure and promote circulatory health. Make Traditional adding avocado salad as it will help to absorb vitamins and minerals more fully.

The California Avocado Commission says the avocado also helps in the prevention of oral cancer. Contains high levels of folate, vitamins K, C and B-6, and copper ore.

* Lentils:
Lentils are rich in protein and fiber, making them very nutritious. They also contain a lot of iron - even more than the black beans - and are one of the cheapest healthy foods you can buy. Idea to serve: Combine the lentils with mixed vegetables, such as carrots and squash, and serve with rice and seasoning you prefer.

Try whith herbs like basil and oregano. Or give them a laurel leaf, which goes well with lentils and do not forget remove the bay leaf before serving.

* Apple:
The apple is the main food against diabetes. It can be consumed to stabilize and control your blood sugar because of its ability pancreatic stimulant. The apple helps your pancreas to secrete insulin, which helps to use sugars ingested and stored more efficiently.

The apple contains an ingredient called phytonutrient that helps regulate blood sugar. Find that the enzymes in apples also inhibit enzymes that convert carbohydrates bad complex into simple sugars. Your body is protected against the accumulation of glucose.

The polyphenols, which are other ingredients in the apple help to stimulation of beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin. A good medication of this tasty  fruit has many therapeutic properties. The apple can also help prevent the development of lung cancer. The apple can also be used to prepare juices diet.

* Nuts:
Almonds, walnuts, chestnuts and hazelnuts not only serve to encourage appetizer but also to combat the dreaded heart problems. Several investigations agreed that regular consumption of nuts reduces up to 50% risk of suffering a heart attack, besides being natural energizers and source of calcium.

* Eggs:
When last year took place in the Argentina World Egg Week, many were surprised. Such praise to eggs celebrate the benefits of this food, which has more than a dozen different vitamins and minerals that strengthen muscles, hair and hormones. Ii is also one of the most important sources of antioxidants that exist in nature. All these foods are ideal for feeding children.