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10 Amazing Foods for Kids
The clear winner because every serving packs a big dose of lycopene, an antioxidant associated with lower rates of cancer and heart disease. Tomatoes also contain loads of vitamin C and a fair amount of fiber. If your child won't eat them fresh, chunked, or sliced in a salad, try lightly grilling them with a little olive oil -- lycopene absorption is actually greater when tomatoes are cooked.
Next-best choice: Carrots, for the beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body, and because kids love the crunchy texture.
Picky-eater idea: Go for tiny grape tomatoes, which are sweeter (remember to cut them up for toddlers). Try a creative presentation: Your child won't be able to resist a grape-tomato caterpillar.
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Wonderful, using these tips while I grocery Shop today, Thanks!
6/9/2011 07:21:11 AM Report AbuseWhat age is it safe to give your toddler almonds and/or tree nuts? My niece who at the age of about 18 months was found to have severe tree nut allergies, so I am reluctant to give my 19 month old any type of tree nuts. She is now eleven and still suffers from tree nut allergies.
11/13/2010 07:25:17 AM Report AbuseGreat ideas. Pita pizzas are popular at our house and we have them once a week. The kids like to put the toppings on. My daughter loves yogurt so I am going to try giving her the crushed almonds as a topping along with cheerios. I plan to serve her milk in a fancy glass at dinner because she's been rejecting it!
9/23/2010 11:23:41 AM Report Abuse