Society is responsible for examining the foods made for them
Half sweet .. Tips for healthy food for children
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It takes a lot of research, time and commitment when it comes to feeding children, and it is not an easy task, and because not everyone has a degree in dietetics, the Sprout team provides tips for healthy food for children.
Based on the latest findings in nutritional research, a diet based on whole plant foods should be adhered to with less use of animal products - meat, dairy, eggs - or processed foods (such as croissants, goldfish chips, soft drinks, etc.).
Also, the category of processed meats should be taken into consideration, such as ham, salami and bacon.
These foods should be avoided completely, because they are classified as group 1 carcinogens by IARC / WHO, which means that these foods are known to cause cancer, and for science (cigarettes are in the same group).
What we need to understand is that children are physically growing and have more nutritional needs than adults compared to their total body weight.
This is why every morsel they eat (or don't eat) matters, and it is important that we as a community examine foods made specifically for children.
Food production for children must follow a scientific approach and be driven only by what science asserts that it is beneficial to health, and that commercial interest comes second.
So what should kids be eating?
(One serving of food means how much fills a person's palm.) The suggestions below assume that healthy children do not have disease conditions.
Whole grains: 3 servings per day.
Such as brown rice, red rice, black rice, quinoa, couscous, bulgur, barley, wheat, oats, etc.
Pasta: preferably brown pasta, which contains 5g of fiber.
Legumes: 3 servings per day.
Like all beans (black, pinto, white, etc.) or lentils (red, green, yellow, etc.), including bean products like tofu and tempeh.
Peas and edamame are also considered beans.
Vegetables: 2-3 servings a day.
Like sweet potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach and kale, they are particularly rich in nutrients, and they should be a regular part of children's diets.
Fruits: 2-3 servings a day.
Like any type of fresh or dried fruit, especially those with colors like red, yellow, and purple.
Dates are particularly rich in nutrients.
Berries: one serving per day.
Berry fruits have a special classification because they are very rich in antioxidants!
Examples: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc.
Nutritionally, grapes are berry, and even better if they are red or black!
Nuts and seeds: one serving per day.
Like walnuts, almonds, cashews, and peanuts are the most prominent, walnuts have a special place, because they contain omega-3 fatty acids in high concentrations.
In terms of seeds, pumpkin seeds and flax seeds are really beneficial.
Flaxseeds should be ground before serving to make the nutrients absorbed better.
If your child is too young to eat whole nuts, use nut butter, just make sure these types of butter contain no added oils, salt or sugar.
Herbs and spices: There are no specific suggestions regarding introducing spices to children, but herbs and spices can be an important source of nutrients and antioxidants, such as parsley, mint, cumin, cinnamon and cloves.
Dependence on plant foods with less use of animal products.
Children are physically growing and have more nutritional needs than adults.
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