Healthy fruits for kids

As you know, crunchy and colorful fruits are very important and enjoyable in your kid’s diet. Most babies eat fruits and vegetables in their first year. However, after becoming more independent eaters, many kids become fussier with regards to some foods including fruits. While forcing children to eat more fruits never works, it does help to set a good example by eating fruits yourself, so make sure to include as many fruits as possible in your family’s diet and enjoy them together!

Let’s look at the healthy  fruits your kids should definitely be exposed to on a regular basis:

Berries

They include strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and blackberries. The darker the colour pigment of the berry the more nutritious it is. Berries contain high levels of antioxidants, especially vitamin C which can help prevent the risk of cancer. Berries are also good foods for brain

•  you want to boost your kids’ brainpower, buy more berries for snacking, or help your kids make their smoothies that they desire.

Apples

Apples are delicious, but that is not the main reason why kids should be eating more apples. Apple is really one of the best fruits for human health. Are you familiar with the saying “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”? The nutrients apples provide actually help your kids stay strong and healthy while doing the things they love such as climbing, jumping, playing sports, etc

• Just one apple can supply a quarter of your kids’ vitamin C requirements. 
• Finally, apples help to protect you and your kids from diseases such as heart attacks, cancers, vision disorders, diabetes, and so on. It is fairly easy to include apples in your daily diet – you can add some apples as a light dessert after meals.

 Bananas

This fruit is rich in vitamin B6 which is needed for a healthy skin, a nervous system and to produce the needed energy in the body. In addition to this, banana is also a rich source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium which will help to keep your kids’ hearts strong and healthy. Surprisingly, contrary to popular belief, bananas have no fat and it would be impossible to get fat on bananas so your kids can enjoy these good fruits without any worries. In order to add more bananas to your kids’ diet, you can encourage them to eat a banana or to make some snacks such as banana cake or banana ice-cream.

Oranges

• These fruits have been praised for their vitamin C content. Just one orange contains enough vitamin C for two days!
• Due to great benefits of oranges, you should encourage your kids to drink a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice or simply eat some pieces of oranges every day.

 Pineapples

Pineapples contain an enzyme (bromelain), which can tenderize meat if used as a marinade. Also, these fruits are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and the mineral called manganese which is necessary to human bones, the cartilage in joints and the brain.