Boost Your Child's Health with Proven Nutrition Tips

Kids are very special, a little temperature or a sneeze makes us tense and this is mostly due to lack of nutrition. Here are the ways to make your little angel healthy.

Health Tips For Children

Diet care:

Kids don’t eat as much of fruits and vegetables and this leads to less immunity, making them to fall sick often.

Some foods that are tasty and healthy are mentioned below:

• Boiled eggs, poached eggs or an omelet with lots of veggies, shredded cheese on top are best for your child’s health because they are rich in protein.
• Consuming Sea fish like salmon and mackerel 3-4 days a week offers rich omega-3 fats.
• Chicken is low in fats and high in proteins and it makes a wholesome meal for your kids.
• Besides these, vegetables, fruits, milk, nuts and pulses are an option too.

Including ghee, butter, cheese and all sorts of fatty foods in the diet is tremendously harmful.

Check this assorted health chart for kids to give proper nutrition to your child-

• Nuts – Almonds, walnuts, cashews and raisins are very high in omega-3 fatty acids. Use it in raw form, chop it or grind it into a paste.
• Pulses-  moong, lobia, rajma, arhar and chana  provide protein and iron to the diet.
• Calcium is equally good for a child’s growth.
• Add seasonal fruits in the form of salad as evening snacks with rock salt and pepper.
• Milkshakes and fruit juices include both the goodness of dairy and fruits.
• Paneer, either in the form of paranthas or curry.
• Vegetables boiled, stir-fried or steamed.
• Green salad with mayo dressing or bake vegetables topped with shredded cheese.
• Sprouts or chana with chopped tomatoes and onions; mix it with salt and a little limejuice.
• For fiber and protein, mix various flours like wheat flour, bajra, jowar or ragi when making chapattis.
• Gajar ka halwa, moong halwa, lauki halwa, suji halwa and Gur or jaggery.
  

Some important tips:

1. Refrigerate both raw and chopped vegetables.
2. Water from boiled vegetables can be used in preparation of curries.
3. Be patient because children take some time to develop a taste for a particular food.
4. Opt for less spicy home cooked food over junk food.

Proper diet with good exercise for both physical and mental growth-

• Parents and children must indulge in exercise, walking or jogging.
• Yoga is a good alternative to rigorous exercise.
• Cycling is an excellent exercise.

Oral health care:

Oral health care is important, and starts at a young age. Developing some healthy habits for kids is a must!

• When the first tooth appears, start cleaning it with a soft cloth and wipe. After a few months, buy them a baby toothbrush.
• Buy a favorite color or cartoon toothbrush to avoid fuss over brushing.
• Teaching your child not to swallow toothbrush and to brush teeth twice a day, so it becomes a habit in the future.
• Avoid sugary foods and chocolates and go for regular dental checkups.

Some general tips:

• Ensure the child is vaccinated as per the requirements.
• Children must stay indoors in summers, especially during peak hours.

Hope these tips will help you take good care of your child.