Health & Beauty Tips For A Better Life

Vitamins and minerals

Parents must be careful about their growing child’s calcium intake, as in recent years, children have actually experienced a decline in their calcium intake. Milk, cheese, yoghurt, and nuts are rich in calcium, which is needed for healthy bones and teeth. Apart from dairy products that are rich in calcium, green leafy vegetables are also a good source of dietary calcium. Calcium supplements are usually not recommended unless prescribed by a doctor. Citrus fruit (such as oranges and lemons), tomatoes and potatoes, are all good sources of vitamin C which is essential for health. Vitamin C may help the absorption of iron, so having fruit juice with an iron-rich meal will increase iron absorption. Milk, butter, green vegetables, carrots are all good sources of vitamin A which is important for good vision and healthy skin.

Breakfast

Nutritionists say that this is the most important meal of the day. Although this is the one meal kids least want to have on most school days, insist on serving it, even if it has to be “on the run.” What you eat for breakfast matters. Cereal (particularly whole grain types) with milk and fruit make a quick meal that offers an array of nutrients. A stuffed parantha. scrambled egg stuffed into half a whole grain pita pocket and topped with sandwich, idlis, milk and toast are some ideas for quick meal on those chaotic mornings.

Healthy snacks

After-school snacks can be a nutritious way to make sure children get the energy and nutrients they need to properly fuel their bodies and to ensure proper growth and development. Snacking can be part of a healthy diet if snacks are chosen correctly. It is another opportunity to incorporate needed food groups into the child’s daily diet.

Maximise his lunch box

Parents who have school-going children will agree that packing lunch for their kids is no easy task. While kids want something that is tasty, interesting and varied, parents usually want to stuff their boxes with good health and nutrition. To ensure your child actually eats the health conscious lunch you send, make sure you pack something you know he loves, but try not to compromise nutrition with junk food. At the same time, do listen to your child and ask what he would like to eat during his lunch. But remember – not everything needs to be healthy and nutritious. Atreat now amd again won’t hurt.