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]]>Protein is essential for the growth and development of your teen. Protein helps in repairing, building and maintaining the body tissues. Examples of foods that are rich in protein are beans, legumes, soy, quinoa, meats, fish, cheese, eggs, yogurt, wheat germ, peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pinto beans, shellfish, tofu, kidney beans etc.
This supplies energy to the body and this makes it an ideal source of energy for your teen. Some simple carbohydrates include fruits, milk, milk products, vegetables etc., while those of complex carbohydrate are starchy vegetables, cereals, legumes and whole grain food items.
Calorie intake usually depends on how active your teen is. An average teenager who is really not active can consume meals with 2000 calories (male) and 1600 calories (female). An active teenager should eat 2800 calories (male) and 2200 calories (female). Do not encourage your children to count the calories themselves. You should make sure that your teen gets enough food each day on your own.
Iron supplies oxygen to the muscles. It also helps the brain to function properly, and develops the immune system for fighting diseases. Teenage girls require more iron than the boys do.
Some iron-enriched foods are green leafy vegetables, whole grain, meat and nuts.
It is known to strengthen the bones and the teeth in the body, while the deficiency of calcium can cause osteoporosis in later stages of life.
Some calcium-enriched foods are dairy products, cereals, leafy vegetables.
They increase your teen’s immune system and protect them from varieties of health conditions, such as anemia, night blindness, weakness etc.
Some excellent sources of vitamins and minerals include milk, cheese, liver, yogurt, eggs, carrots, sweet potatoes, peaches, papaya, and mangoes. Some other good sources are strawberries, guava, spinach, tuna, orange, egg yolks, salmon etc.
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]]>Most kids don’t get enough water. Small sips during the day are not enough. Dehydration makes their brains sluggish. Lacking water is also translated as hunger, and this leads to overeating.
Make this healthy habit a part of your child’s life by encouraging them to take a glass of water before every meal. You can get a dedicated water bottle to encourage drinking or infuse fruits to add flavor to the water.
Fat is essential to the brain because it helps the cell membranes to send and receive information and keeps them flexible. It provides a good amount of fat and protein to boost energy until dinnertime.
You can incorporate this snack by making smoothies for the child. Combine it with greens or fruits for better nutritional benefits. Sprinkle some chocolate chips as well to pump up the blood flow to the brain.
Most fruits are healthy snacks. They contain anti-oxidants and many other compounds that promote good health. Kids love fruits, so this should not be a problem to incorporate.
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]]>Milk is ideal for kids as it contains vitamin D, calcium and protein. Every child should drink 2 to 4 glasses of milk daily. Low-fat milk is ideal for kids over the age of two if they don’t take other high calcium foods.
Kids who don’t like milk should eat yogurt. It is an excellent source of calcium as well. Note that some brands of yogurt don’t contain probiotics and this is the main nutritional benefit of yogurt.
When picking yogurt for children, go for one that has live active cultures. Low fat is also ideal without added sugar. Also, search for one with probiotics.
Apples are juicy and sweet. They also contain vitamin C with low calories. It is far better to take apples in their raw form because they lose their nutritional benefits after they are processed.
You can make it look more enticing by slicing up the apple and serving it to the child. Also, you can juice the apple as well if your child doesn’t like chewing it whole.
Eggs provide protein and iron as well as minerals and vitamins. Your child can eat eggs daily without worrying about high cholesterol content.
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]]>The first step to transition depends on whether the baby was breastfed or not. If you did breastfeed the baby, then you need to wean her before starting. If you plan to breastfeed for more than a year, its fine. However, after the first year, kids may prefer a sippy cup in between nursings.
Babies that are bottle-fed can use a sippy cup earlier. If your baby can crawl and can hold a bottle safely, then you can introduce her to a sippy cup. Get a fancy one so it can be attractive to sip from.
If the baby doesn’t want to use the sippy cup, don’t force it. There are no benchmarks for developmental phases. When it is time, you won’t need to force it.
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]]>Before starting a solid food diet, talk to a pediatrician. The doctor will be able to tell if the child is ready for solid food. You’ll also need to know how much to give the baby at feeding time as well as the types of food to offer.
Get a high chair for the solid food feeding and let him test it before starting. Use smaller plastic bowls with a plastic spoon. The spoon is better to prevent irritation to his gum. You can allow him to play with the spoon to ease him into it.
This helps the baby to get used to the process and makes it easier next time. He may even start to feed himself with his hands.
Don’t start to feed your baby when he is sleepy and tired. Wait until he is happy and hungry. Start with a small quantity of infant formula and then offer him the main meal.
Even if your baby rejects the food, don’t write it off. Keep introducing it until he gets used to the flavor.
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]]>Protein is essential for the growth and development of your teen. Protein helps in repairing, building and maintaining the body tissues. Examples of foods that are rich in protein are beans, legumes, soy, quinoa, meats, fish, cheese, eggs, yogurt, wheat germ, peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pinto beans, shellfish, tofu, kidney beans etc.
This supplies energy to the body and this makes it an ideal source of energy for your teen. Some simple carbohydrates include fruits, milk, milk products, vegetables etc., while those of complex carbohydrate are starchy vegetables, cereals, legumes and whole grain food items.
Calorie intake usually depends on how active your teen is. An average teenager who is really not active can consume meals with 2000 calories (male) and 1600 calories (female). An active teenager should eat 2800 calories (male) and 2200 calories (female). Do not encourage your children to count the calories themselves. You should make sure that your teen gets enough food each day on your own.
Iron supplies oxygen to the muscles. It also helps the brain to function properly, and develops the immune system for fighting diseases. Teenage girls require more iron than the boys do.
Some iron-enriched foods are green leafy vegetables, whole grain, meat and nuts.
It is known to strengthen the bones and the teeth in the body, while the deficiency of calcium can cause osteoporosis in later stages of life.
Some calcium-enriched foods are dairy products, cereals, leafy vegetables.
They increase your teen’s immune system and protect them from varieties of health conditions, such as anemia, night blindness, weakness etc.
Some excellent sources of vitamins and minerals include milk, cheese, liver, yogurt, eggs, carrots, sweet potatoes, peaches, papaya, and mangoes. Some other good sources are strawberries, guava, spinach, tuna, orange, egg yolks, salmon etc.
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]]>The post Top Brain Boosting Snacks for Kids appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Most kids don’t get enough water. Small sips during the day are not enough. Dehydration makes their brains sluggish. Lacking water is also translated as hunger, and this leads to overeating.
Make this healthy habit a part of your child’s life by encouraging them to take a glass of water before every meal. You can get a dedicated water bottle to encourage drinking or infuse fruits to add flavor to the water.
Fat is essential to the brain because it helps the cell membranes to send and receive information and keeps them flexible. It provides a good amount of fat and protein to boost energy until dinnertime.
You can incorporate this snack by making smoothies for the child. Combine it with greens or fruits for better nutritional benefits. Sprinkle some chocolate chips as well to pump up the blood flow to the brain.
Most fruits are healthy snacks. They contain anti-oxidants and many other compounds that promote good health. Kids love fruits, so this should not be a problem to incorporate.
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]]>The post Top Best Foods For Children appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Milk is ideal for kids as it contains vitamin D, calcium and protein. Every child should drink 2 to 4 glasses of milk daily. Low-fat milk is ideal for kids over the age of two if they don’t take other high calcium foods.
Kids who don’t like milk should eat yogurt. It is an excellent source of calcium as well. Note that some brands of yogurt don’t contain probiotics and this is the main nutritional benefit of yogurt.
When picking yogurt for children, go for one that has live active cultures. Low fat is also ideal without added sugar. Also, search for one with probiotics.
Apples are juicy and sweet. They also contain vitamin C with low calories. It is far better to take apples in their raw form because they lose their nutritional benefits after they are processed.
You can make it look more enticing by slicing up the apple and serving it to the child. Also, you can juice the apple as well if your child doesn’t like chewing it whole.
Eggs provide protein and iron as well as minerals and vitamins. Your child can eat eggs daily without worrying about high cholesterol content.
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]]>The post When to Introduce a Sippy Cup to A Child appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The first step to transition depends on whether the baby was breastfed or not. If you did breastfeed the baby, then you need to wean her before starting. If you plan to breastfeed for more than a year, its fine. However, after the first year, kids may prefer a sippy cup in between nursings.
Babies that are bottle-fed can use a sippy cup earlier. If your baby can crawl and can hold a bottle safely, then you can introduce her to a sippy cup. Get a fancy one so it can be attractive to sip from.
If the baby doesn’t want to use the sippy cup, don’t force it. There are no benchmarks for developmental phases. When it is time, you won’t need to force it.
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]]>The post Is Your Baby Ready for Solid Food? appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Before starting a solid food diet, talk to a pediatrician. The doctor will be able to tell if the child is ready for solid food. You’ll also need to know how much to give the baby at feeding time as well as the types of food to offer.
Get a high chair for the solid food feeding and let him test it before starting. Use smaller plastic bowls with a plastic spoon. The spoon is better to prevent irritation to his gum. You can allow him to play with the spoon to ease him into it.
This helps the baby to get used to the process and makes it easier next time. He may even start to feed himself with his hands.
Don’t start to feed your baby when he is sleepy and tired. Wait until he is happy and hungry. Start with a small quantity of infant formula and then offer him the main meal.
Even if your baby rejects the food, don’t write it off. Keep introducing it until he gets used to the flavor.
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