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Just because its summer doesn't mean your kids don't need to fuel up on some healthy kids snacks between meals. When your kids are active indoors and out it's important to give them nutritious food and drink that will keep them full and hydrated this summer. Following are some great ways top up your kids with fluids, boost their level of antioxidants, help them grow and maintain healthy bones, add fibre to their diets with whole grains, and show them that veggies do have a fun side. When your kids are hanging around pool side or knocking on the back door looking for something to eat or drink, try these healthy kids snack and drink ideas on for size. Avoid drinks laden with sugar and caffeine. Instead of sports drinks and pop, serve ice water (add a slice of lemon, lime or cucumber), low-fat milk, or 100% fruit juice. When serving juice, consider half cup servings over larger ones to avoid loading your kids up with too much sugar. Serve fruits with...

Of course it's very possible to grow a bunch of healthy kids, if you can find the child in you as well. Being a kid can be great fun, and there's no reason why we can't run around and play kids games until we are grandparents and beyond. As soon as the sun is shining get outside in the fresh air... especially if you live in a climate that has very short summers (talking UK here!). Make the most of the sunlight. As long as you protect your skin from harmful rays, sunlight is the best form of vitamin D - and doesn't it make you feel good!There are lots of outdoor games that need little or no equipment. The secret is to cast your mind back to your own schooldays, or perhaps your parents day and revive the traditional games played before the digital phenomenon infiltrated our homes. Of course, computer games and other computer stuff is great - I mean you are reading this right? And I used my laptop to write it, so I certainly couldn't follow my ...

Fruits are one of the most nutrient dense foods available. Fruits are a goldmine of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Getting children to eat fruits is easy because they are bright in color and taste great. Fruits are available all season long and they are usually relatively inexpensive. Ideally children should consume at least 1-3 servings of fruit per day depending on their age. Since fruit is in its natural form contains a lot of water it is easier for the body to process. Our mini fruit and cheese kabob recipe can be flexible. You can allow your child to choose the fruits to thread onto the toothpicks. Making the kabobs is a fun project for children. Some of the fruits that you may want to choose for the mini kabobs is listed below:. An apple a day will keep the Doctor away. Apples are a great source of vitamins. Apples also have a lot of fiber. Apples are rich in vitamins A, C, E and folate. Apples are available in green, red or yellow skin when ri...

Healthy Kids recipes should always include foods that are rich in vitamins and nutrients. Vitamin C is especially important for children. The good thing about Vitamin C is that it is present in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Children need a daily intake of Vitamin C because it is important for maintaining a healthy immune system. Among the many benefits of Vitamin C for children is that it acts as a powerful anti-oxidant as well as an anti-inflammatory agent that prevents oxygen-based damage to the cells Children can get their daily dose of Vitamin C by consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables. Fruit is a delicious food with wonderful colors and textures that appeal to children. Fruit is one of the easiest healthy foods to get kids to eat. Fruits as well as vegetables are vital for the health and well being of children. Raw fruits are preferred because of their high fiber and water content. But frozen fruits and vegetables are still a viable sour...

Children need vitamin D. We know that. How much is a little more difficult. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAD) has concluded that kids need more than previously thought. They raised their daily minimal recommendation from 200 IU to 400 IU. An IU is an "international unit." This is just a standard unit of measurement, like using grams for protein or milligrams for calcium. But why the increase? Investigators reviewed current pertinent studies and decided, first, they could safely recommend the increase. Secondly, rickets (softening of bones, leading to deformities) is still around. The new dosage will not only better prevent but also treat that disease, if needed. Lastly, scientists are finding that adequate vitamin D levels are so essential to health in adults, they think starting early on in children may have unknown lifelong benefits. A cup of fortified milk has 100 IU, and breast milk has none, so you see the problem. It's difficult, if n...

It is vital to ensure that there is not too much stimulation on our children's immune system to produce unwanted inflammation that will damage their body. Nor do we want too little stimulation that will not equip their body with the ability to fight against harmful germs and diseases. Parents could employ the concept of probiotic health to help their children achieve the 'balance'. When probiotic is consumed, it is recognized by the immune cells in the intestines. This in turn starts and enhances a series of stimulatory health effects that help to improve the children immune system in the following ways: 1. Protect young children from infections  Numerous medical research have reported the favorable protective effect of probiotic in young children attending daycare centers and nurseries. The research also showed that even if the children did contract the infections, the infections were likely to be less severe and the need of antibiotics use was negligible. Pr...

Most kids like to wrap up a hearty play session with a snack to replenish energy - incidentally, this post-game feast is the perfect time to introduce important concepts about nutrition. This guide covers three educational games that will help your kids learn about healthy snack choices while enjoying their favorite snacks, a memorable combination. 3 Nutrition Games for Children You can adapt these games for children of any age by changing the rules and asking harder questions. 1. Food Group Mix and Match This is an easy game for little ones. As you're preparing a meal or snack, let the children group the ingredients into their respective food groups. If they're old enough to know about vitamins, you could let them sort the ingredients by vitamin content or try the same with calories. Every mistake is an opportunity to share a little bit of information about the foods that the kids are about to eat. 2. Playing Chef Younger kids love to help around...

Fish oil is said to be a helpful dietary supplement that improves the well being of kids. It is a perfect food supplement that provides a number of benefits to the health of many kids. It has been said that it is a wonder food that helps kids in all aspects of their life. Since the development of the brain occurs at the early stage of childhood, it is recommended that kids should include fish oil in their meals. For kids is very important because it contains a very vital nutrient that is a great help in the development of their brain. It has omega 3 fatty acids, which work well to support the functioning of the brain. It has also been proven that omega 3 helps in treating in a kid's hyperactivity. It is also used for treating dyslexia and eczema. Omega-3 fatty acids are the nutrient a kid can get from fish oil. It is also important for your kid's eyes. If your kids do not take enough Omega-3, these functions may be damaged. Because there is a risk in t...

We all know we need water to survive, but try convincing a seven-year-old of that fact. Lots of kids don't like water and would rather have a sugary juice or soda pop. It's the duty of the parent to ensure their child is getting enough water in their diet. Drinking water is a very important key to overall health for kids. Water is an essential nutrient that composes 50 to 60 percent of your total body weight. Water is the key component which transports other nutrients throughout your body to help build and repair cells. Blood needs water to carry oxygen throughout the body, which is why one would die if they were deprived of water for several days. Although it varies from person to person, it is recommended that kids drink six to eight glasses of pure water per day. Additional amounts should be considered during warm weather and when exercising or just playing in the yard.While the best source is a glass of pure water, kids can also get water into their...

Some kids think smoking cigarettes is cool. They smoke because their parents, siblings, and friends smoke. Girls may smoke in an effort to lose or control weight. Kids who feel a need to rebel may also smoke. But smoking cigarettes is not cool, it is harmful to health. Share these cigarette facts with your kids. * Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals and 60 of them -- including ammonia, carbon monoxide, and tar -- cause cancer. * The nicotine in cigarettes is very addictive. Teens become addicted to cigarettes faster than adults. * Flavored cigarettes, called bidis and kreteks, contain more nicotine, carbon monoxide, and tar than regular cigarettes. * Smoking cigarettes makes your breath, hair, and clothes smell. You become a walking stink bomb. * Cigarettes wear away tooth enamel, cause cavities (due to the sugar in cigarettes), and make your gums recede. The brown tobacco leaves stain your teeth brown. * Smoking cigarettes deadens your sense o...

1. Teach your kids how to floss: flossing is a very important part of oral health. This is because there is no other effective way of removing food particles that have stuck in-between teeth. Brushing alone isn't effective. You must therefore make a point of teaching your kids how to floss if you want them to maintain good oral hygiene. It is important to note that flossing can be dangerous for kids. You must therefore take time to teach them how to floss without hurting their gums. Flossing can't be ignored even when dealing with kid's oral health. The best thing to do is to teach your kids how to floss properly once they become responsible for cleaning their own teeth i.e. 9 yrs. 2. Restrict thumb-sucking by age 2: this is also a very important oral health tip for kids. Most kids develop the habit of sucking their thumbs at a very young age. You must curb this habit by age 2 to avoid developmental abnormalities. Thumb-sucking causes many common dev...

The coming of a new baby and the necessary preparations to be done is one of the most terrific decisions in a couples' lifetime. Wise parents who are thinking of their own future and their families should not be satisfied with just a matter of having a baby but preparing for a healthy baby. How can this be achieved? 1. Couples should pay attention to their health before conception. Caring for healthy conception should start three to six months before birth. 2. Practice good nutrition. Even before conception, couples should begin to eat healthy foods, not only for their own health, but for the success of good conception and for their future health. Eat plenty of fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grains, milk, orange juice and fish. These foods contain essential vitamins and minerals to help the mother obtain a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Improve eating habits like eating three full meals a day, and cook foods by steaming or boiling instead of frying....

Coconut oil is rapidly growing to be regarded as a healthy food and nutritional choice for use in our kitchens. It is also an ingredient that can be used in baby food. Origionally, this highly versatile oil was thought to contain a high saturated fat content, but more recent and accurate research suggests that the fat in coconut is highly beneficial. Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids, which are easily digestible, and provide good energy for your baby. It is high in lauric acid, which is also the medium-chain fatty acid found in breast milk. This is great news for your baby, because its healthful properties combat many of the bacteria, parasites and even fungi that sometimes cause indigestion in infants. This healthy oil also boosts the immune system and promotes health and wellness. Since a newborn baby's immune system does not fully develop until he is six months old, his only protection against viruses is through the lauric acid that is present ...

One of responsibilities of parents toward their children is to make them be healthy children. Since the obesity among children is increasing, parents should be aware of the health of their children. By teaching about healthy lifestyle will become good solution to keep them healthy. Therefore, this article will provide you some tips to get healthy children with healthy habits. Getting healthy children can be started from applying healthy habits. If they learn healthy habits earlier, they will be easier to apply it for a lifetime. Healthy habits can be applied by giving your children fruits and vegetables. Besides, you need to avoid giving them unhealthy foods like sugary snacks and sodas. The next thing that you can apply for getting healthy children is to exercise regularly. By taking your children to go outside and play, they will be more enthusiastic to exercise. Just choose the type of sport that your children love best so that they will be happy to do it. Besides, yo...