Making sure your child is getting the proper nutrients as winter approaches is essential to preserving their health and immune system. By adding seasonal superfoods to their diet, they can strengthen their bodies against typical wintertime ailments and get vital nutrients for development and growth.
Here are superfoods to consider adding to your child's meals:
Carrots: This vitamin A-rich vegetable is well known for boosting everyone's immune system. It is preferable to take it cooked or with any fatty meal for optimal absorption. For your kids, prepare carrot raita, shredded carrots with seeds, and sautéed carrots.
Ginger, turmeric and pepper: Readily found in any kitchen, these spices must be given special attention during seasonal changes as they are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-bacterial and high in antioxidants like curcumin and gingerol.
Pumpkins: Melons and pumpkins are full of flavonoids, one of the major phytonutrients that boost immunity. Including it as pumpkin soup, pancakes, or pumpkin pie or adding it to any dips and wraps is the easiest way to include them in a toddler’s diet.
Leafy vegetables: Winter greens like kale, spinach, and Swiss chard are loaded with vitamins A, C, and K and essential minerals like iron and calcium which aids in strengthening bones, boosting immunity, and supporting overall growth.
Fermented foods: Probiotics such as lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacteria are found in curd, yoghurt, and other fermented foods. It strengthens the immune system, promotes better nutritional absorption, avoids digestive problems, and inhibits the spread of harmful germs from the gut to the lymphatic system.
