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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...