Cooking for Kids

When preparing meals for kids, its important to consider a few nutrition elements.  We’ve created an easy way to remember this, by using the 1st letter of each word in this sentence:

Whole Food Is Right For Kids

W = Whole foods provide complex carbohydrates kids need for energy.  They also don’t have add sodium, fats, hydrogenated oils and chemicals. Whole foods are whole grains, beans, vegetables, seeds, nuts and fruit.

F = Fiber is important for a healthy digestive tract and to remove toxins from the body.  Fiber is only found in plant foods and is especially high in beans.

I = Iron helps kids grow strong.  The best sources of iron are beans and leafy, green vegetables because they contain “non-heme” iron that the body can easily get rid of if it gets too much.

R = Rainbow colors. Each plant food has a unique mix of vitamins & minerals, so its important to eat from all colors of the rainbow so kids get all of the antioxidants and cancer-fighting compounds they need.

F = Fat.  Kids need healthy fats like avocados, soybeans, nut butters and seeds.

C = Calcium is found in beans and leafy green vegetables.  Although calcium is important for building strong bones, so are the 17 other phytonutrients found in leafy greens.

Our Super-Healthy Bean Dip and Fruity Quinoa Yogurt recipes are loaded with protein, fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C.  The Dreamsicle smoothie doesn’t just take you back to your childhood, it will also give you lots of fiber and vitamins A & C to boost the immune system and grow healthy teeth, eyes, bone & hair!