Being a parent, you must ensure that your children are getting all the nutrients and minerals they need. However, eating healthy food doesn’t mean eliminating their favorite food.
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There are many ways to provide a healthier alternative to your child’s not so healthy yet favorite food like instead of deep frying them, choose to bake, steam, braise, grill or microwave.
Natural Trans Fat versus Man-made Trans Fat
All trans fats are not created equally. Some are natural, and some are man-made. Naturally-occurring trans fats are produced in the gut of some animals and foods that are made from these animals contain small quantities of fats. Man-made trans fats are produced when polyunsaturated or monounsaturated and healthy liquid vegetable oils go under an industrial process called partial hydrogenation.
Trans fats lower your good (HDL) cholesterol and raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol level. It also increases the risk of stroke and heart disease. Foods like biscuits, cakes, cookies, and pizza contain a large number of trans fats. Hence, try feeding your children with food (naturally occurring trans fat food) such as meat and dairy products.
Benefits of Eating a Healthy Breakfast
There are many benefits to consuming a balanced breakfast. The healthy breakfast can help your children to start their day in a healthy way and also gives them the energy they need to tackle every day’s challenges. It also helps in weight management and develops physical as well as mental health. According to a study, individuals who eat healthy breakfast daily are more likely to meet their daily nutritional needs.
Healthy and balanced breakfast includes food full of fiber, protein, vitamins, and calcium. It also lowers stress, stabilizes mood, enhances memory, and promotes brain growth. Foods rich in carbohydrates such as fruit, milk, bread, yogurt, and cereal can be a good choice.
Healthy Drinks to Offer to Your Child Every Day
Your children need plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the day. Hence, it is essential to offer them water and milk most of the time. Avoid giving your child drinks like fruit juice not more than 200 ml per day.
Healthy Evening Snacks to Offer
Evening snack can have a significant impact on your health. Planning a tasty and healthy snack is essential, whether you snack at home or in school. Consuming healthy snack can have both mental and physical benefits. It increases energy levels, improves concentration, and enhances mental alertness. You can offer your child some of the home-made evening snacks such as whole grain waffle sticks, baked goods, yogurt parfait, yogurt-fruit smoothies, etc.
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