Kids below five are at risk for different infections especially cold and flu which is seasonal, eating immune boosting food is a great way to ensure your child stays healthy all year long. Find below some block burster yummy foods your kid can enjoy while boosting his immunity.
Milk: Across ages, milk should be a must-have in all children’s diet. A huge source of protein, vitamins, zinc, other trace elements and enzymes. Babies should be allowed to enjoy breast milk too as this super, brain booster is loaded with infection-fighting agents.
Fruits and veggies: Fruits are loaded with vitamins which is the major nutrient needed to fight infection. Citrus fruits contain a lot of vitamin C and this helps during periods of cold, bananas are rich in prebiotics which help to prevent diarrhoea, they can be introduced as early as 6 months.
Nuts and Peas: Peas are among the most nutritious vegetables that can be introduced as baby’s first solid food. It is high in dietary fibre, thiamine, vitamin C, magnesium, niacin, phosphorous and Vitamins A, B6. Nuts and Almonds are also rich in these and can be given to older kids as finger foods.
Potatoes: Whether sweet or Irish, they are low in saturated fat, high in carotenoids, dietary fibre, magnesium and potassium, vitamin A, B6 and C. They make an excellent first food for babies due to their soft consistency, also the least allergenic food.
Fish and Eggs: Vitamin D plays a part in every kid’s immunity, growth, prevention of allergies and defence against infections. Fish and Eggs are few of the only foods with naturally occurring vitamin D. They can be given alongside other dishes to make a complete diet.
Meat: Lean meat contains zinc, which is an important element that helps white blood cells fight off infection. Red meat is a huge source of iron which helps with blood production and chicken is rich in niacin, phosphorous, magnesium, Vitamin B6 and B12. Babies can have pureed meat starting 8 months.
Youghurt: Yogurt is a rich source of probiotics which are important in helping your body fight sickness and very good in preventing diarrhoea. One study found that kids who had a yoghurt drink had a 19% lower risk of colds, ear infections and strep throats. Yoghurts are also available as baby cereals and come really quite tasty.
Whole grains: Sources include whole-wheat bread, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, corn and oats. They are huge sources of immune-boosting antioxidants such as Vitamin A, C, E and Selenium. Babies can equally enjoy the huge benefits of grains as Rice, maize and oat cereals are available for babies from 6 months.
Expose your kids to these nourishing delights and help them build a great wall of protection to ward off those infectious diseases naturally!
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