8 Superfoods Your Kids Will Love

Having trouble getting your kids to eat

healthy? When you add these superfoods into your kid’s menu you can be sure you are giving them the nutrients they need and show them great nutrition is just around the corner! Superfoods are foods that have a high nutrient, vitamin, and mineral content. Often their vitamins and minerals are used to build supplements; however, many experts believe that the best approach to nourishing your body is by consuming the actual food in which the nutrient is found, not by taking a pill.

8 Superfoods your kids will love to eat

Basil:

This superfood packs in vitamins A, C and K, iron, potassium, and calcium– kids can grow their own basil at home. toss it on pasta sauces or pizza! Its rich in plant chemicals like chlorophyll, and other happy mood plant compounds. Basil is a great source of vitamin K, especially dried basil leaves. Vitamin K helps strengthen your bones. It also plays a big role in your blood’s ability to clot.

Cocoa:

Cacao can be okay for kids, but it’s the amount that is really the issue. Ultimately, you know your child best and raw cacao can be stimulating like coffee, so you want to be careful. Add cocoa powder and honey to kefir for a healthy quick breakfast for kids who will not sit still to eat a meal. Or a cup of hot cocoa (at least 70 percent pure cocoa) promotes oral health and helps to protect delicate skin from sun damage over time. You can also sprinkle cocoa powder on fruit, snacks, and desserts for a healthy punch of flavor. Plant chemicals and antioxidants increase concentration and decrease inflammation!

Black Beans:

Adults are not the only ones who suffer from high cholesterol, they just get checked more often than kids. Black beans help kids keep cholesterol levels down and provide plenty of calcium and protein to boot. Make a tasty black bean dip with some fresh veggies for a fun snack.

Cinnamon:

Kids love sweet flavors, but refined sugar is a problem. Cinnamon offers a naturally sweet, fragrant alternative that enhances the taste of oatmeal, applesauce, smoothies, and more without adding sugar. Superfoods like cinnamon are ones we don’t think of, it is great sprinkled on breakfast foods. it regulates blood sugar, which will keep energy from crashing after breakfast in the middle of a school day, tastes great and is so easy to use. Its natural sweetness is a plus and goes with so many foods and beverages.

Avocado:

Avocados are full of good fat. Kids need a daily diet of 30% monosaturated fat and a little avocado a day provides more than enough. While most fruit is generally low in fat and calories, avocados are quite the opposite, but in a good way! Yes, avocados are considered a fruit, technically a berry, and they’re loaded with many beneficial nutrients such as heart healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins and minerals making them one of my favorite super foods for kids.

Tomato:

Here is a switch, a tomato a day can keep cancer away. The plant version of vitamin A can best fight off all kinds of stressors and the potassium they contain helps to boost energy and stabilize hydration. In season tomatoes are amazing with basil and olive oil or lightly sautee’ for a very tasty sauce for pasta, fish or veggies!

Sweet Potatoes:

These orange tubers are high in Vitamin A which helps kids develop healthy vision and eyes. Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-dense superfood that is rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. The fiber in sweet potatoes supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and aids in digestion, while the antioxidants help reduce inflammation in the gut.

Oatmeal:

Oats are a nutrition powerhouse, offering more than just a filling breakfast. Their high-fiber content provides numerous benefits for your child’s digestive health and overall well-being. Kids who start their day with oatmeal concentrate better in school all day. oatmeal breaks down slowly to give continual bursts of energy over a long period of time. Add honey, nuts, or chocolate chips to make it more kid-friendly. The soluble fiber in oats helps prevent constipation in children by promoting regular, healthy bowel movements.

Add these superfoods to your regular diet and let us know the difference you feel.