Provide Fresh Fruits And Vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables are low in calories and packed with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber and disease-fighting phytochemicals. Every member of your family should eat five to nine servings each day to enhance immune systems, reduce the risk of certain diseases and cancers and control weight. Visit 5aday.gov for information on serving amounts for children of various ages. Healthy Breakfast Options: Low-sugar, whole-grain cereal with fresh fruit. Cereal bar, banana and low-fat milk. Whole-wheat toast thinly spread with peanut butter. Oatmeal with low-fat milk and sliced apple. Buy Healthy Foods Children learn to eat what is available to them at home. Keep ready-to-eat fresh fruits and vegetables available. Make them part of every meal. Buy nutritious snacks, such as yogurt, crunchy granola bars, whole-grain crackers and low-fat cheese. Serve lean meats. Choose whole-grain breads and cereals. Limit low-nutrient, high-calorie snacks, such as chips and candy. Limit sugary sodas and fruit-flavored drinks. Pack Healthy Lunches If your children take lunch to school, consider the following foods: Fresh fruits and vegetables. Whole-wheat bread, crackers, rice, pasta, potatoes. Peanut butter, lean sandwich meat. Yogurt, low-fat milk, low-fat cheese. Allow children to select their favorite foods from the above categories.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Jun 2013 23:39:01 +0000
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