One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, this beloved Dr. Seuss book may be your child’s first introduction to fish and seafood, but with Morey’s help, you can start making this delicious and nutritious food a part of your child’s diet for life. Morey’s believes that getting kids involved in making meals, and creating a love of fish early on, will help them continue to make healthy food choices as they grow up.
There are so many easy ways to nurture a love of fish and seafood.
1. Seafood Saturday!
Choose a night each week to introduce a recipe with fish or seafood. Have your kids pitch in as you prepare the meal. Pirate hats are a fun way to get everyone in the seafood spirit.
2. Snack-time Sneak
Use one of our smoked salmon options in place of deli meat on their crackers, or curled up in a crescent roll spiral for quick finger food on the go.
3. Seafood Switch Up
Take a dish they already love, and switch out the meat with a light and tasty fish, like our Garden Pesto Tilapia. If kids recognize a dish, they’re more likely to try it. It’s easy to incorporate Morey’s products into simple dishes like our Salmon and Macaroni Bake or Fish Tacos. Check out more recipes when you visit our Recipes & Cooking page.
Adding fish and seafood to your child’s diet not only gives you and your family more variety, but it is also essential for developing bodies. Karlene Karst, a registered dietitian and author of The Full-Fat Solution, says that “You want to turbo-boost kids’ brain power with a diet of fun, simple, yet delicious foods that incorporate protein and Omega-3s — the building blocks for smart and healthy brains.”
The benefits of eating good fats, like salmon from Morey’s, help out nearly every part of a growing child’s body:
Metabolism: The Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin-D and selenium within salmon all combine to help manage insulin levels throughout the body, thereby facilitating the absorption of sugar and the subsequent lowering of blood sugar levels.
Cardiovascular Health: Essential amino acids repair damages to the cardiovascular tissues.
Brain & Nerves: Omega-3 fatty acids increase the efficiency of brain functions, improves memory and keep it active during long working hours.
Eye Care: Omega-3 fatty acids prevent macular degeneration, retinal dryness, loss of vision and fatigue of the eyes. It is a proven fact that people who eat fish regularly, or at least more than others, have better vision than those who don’t.
Morey’s is the perfect place to start making fish and seafood part of your child’s diet. We have what you need to create delicious and nutrious options for even the smallest seafood lovers in your home.