Good evening ma’am,
Creating a healthy diet plan for kids is crucial, especially in the years of their growth . A healthy diet plan for kids sets the base for substantial growth.
1. Foods rich in protein and energy is important at this stage like - milk , eggs , peanut butter.
2. Creating a relaxed atmosphere during meals encourages eating.
3. Avoid serving highly flavoured and spicy foods.
4. Ensure that your kid eats the right amount from each food group for complete nutrition.
5. Small portions served at frequent intervals helps.
Healthy foods for toodlers
Try feeding breakfast cereals like cornflakes/ dalia.
Stuffed parathas spread with ghee. If eat meat served some shredded pieces of chicken.
Fruits like - Banana , mango, custard apple are great choices of fruits.
Vegetables- spinach, fenugreek leaves, carrots, pumpkin, beans, and other are rich source of
vitamin and minerals.
Fish/ meat/ egg / poultry- fish great source of omega-3 which is highly beneficial for brain development & hormone production. Chicken rich in niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6 ,&
B12 .
Paneer / cheese - paneer an ideal accompaniment, added in parathas. Cheese rich source of
calcium, also helps kid put on healthy fat.
Dried fruits/ nuts- Energy boosters, benefiting child growth
Health Tips
Include five portions of fruits and vegetables.
Give three meals with three snacks every day.
Add plenty of water in diet- 6-8 cups water, juices, soup.
Avoid sugery drink like artificially sweetened juice, cola , which is empty calories. However this leads unhealthy weight gain and will destroy their appetite for tasty and nutrients- rich foods.