1. Flaxseeds:
These amazing seeds are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids that will boost your kids brain and help it grow at full potential. This is the easiest one because they might not even notice them, Buy it ground, and sprinkle it over any food, mixture, beverage, dessert, etc.
2. Sweet potatoes:
High in Vitamin A, these delicious tubers help kids develop healthy vision and eyes. Sweet potatoes are the perfect opportunity to lose yourself in the kitchen, you can enjoy them roasted, mashed, baked or even covered in marshmallows and brown sugar for a sweet treat.
3. Yogurt:
Try the ones with living probiotics that keep kids’ digestive tracts working under optimal conditions, it also has more calcium per serving than milk, which makes this the perfect snack, you can try it plain, with fruits, honey, cinnamon, anything you want that will increase its nutritional value and yummy factor.
4. Hummus:
This will make you the queen of exotic among your kid’s friends. Hummus has the perfect combination of complex carbohydrates and proteins to keep kids happy (and their parents!) Get creative with the presentation and you’ll have their attention.
5. Eggs:
They are not a surprise food, but they are packed with Vitamin D for lots of protein and better calcium absorption, not to mention they do a perfect super-breakfast, and they will keep your kids focused, at least until their next meal.
6. Tomatoes:
Have you heard “a tomato a day keeps the doctor away”? It could not be more true! Tomatoes are a valuable source of food minerals and vitamins, particularly Vitamins A and C, try sliced beef tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil, or tomato sauce on their pasta or other kid-friendly dishes.
7. Avocado:
This full-of-good-fat fruits are perfect for kids, since they need almost 30% of mono-unsaturated fat in their daily diet. Bring an exotic flavor to the dinner table with some Mexican guacamole!
8. Cocoa:
Raw cocoa is perfect, a delicious hot cup of health, as well as protection for delicate skin from sun damage over time. Try it with water or almond milk, you can also sprinkle some raw cocoa powder on their fruits and make a flavor twist on their regular snacks.
9. Basil:
This is an herb packed with a bunch of nutrients, such as Vitamins A, C and K, iron, potassium and calcium that you definitely want in your kids food plans, teach them how to grow it, it can be their little experiment, and they will love to eat what they did by themselves! Toss it on pasta, pizza and favorite cannelloni.
10. Cinnamon:
It’s the perfect super-food for your kids breakfast, sprinkled it on their cereal, oatmeal, French toast, and it goes perfectly with almond milk. This delicious spice is the perfect way to start the day and boost your kids’ energy all day long by regulating their blood sugar.
