Not only do you want your kids to eat
healthy, you want them to eat the best food that will nourish their
brain for better thinking and sustaining power.
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Whole Grains
Do you like oatmeal? Did you know that
oatmeal and brown rice reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. I
remember feeding my children oatmeal before bedtime and they would
sleep very well. According to WebMd. Oatmeal keeps the heart and
brain arteries clear. They further added the one study showed kids
who ate sweetened oatmeal did better on memory-related academic tasks
than those who ate a sugary cereal. You can add cinnamon to it too
and compounds in the spice protect brain cells according to
preliminary research. I recall as a teenager, my aunt would always
make oatmeal for breakfast. As a teenager, I did not realize the
importance of breakfast and I would just skip breakfast. I did not
realize at the time, but I would physically not feel as well as I
could, until I started eating breakfast. It was then that I noticed
how much better I felt physically and emotionally.
Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
Do your kids like greens or salads?
According to health.com kale, collard greens, spinach, and broccoli
are great sources of vitamin e. I personally like mustard and
turnip greens with spinach. That is an awesome combination. My
children were raised on greens and cornbread. I just love it.
Health.com also, mentioned that berries such as strawberries,
blueberries, and blackberries help the brain's mechanism related to
memory which declines with age.
Power Pack Lunches
I am so glad that Michelle Obama started
the “Let's Move” Movement, getting the children to dance and
exercise in school. More importantly making it mandatory that they
have fresh fruit for the lunch meal programs. I have seen some of
the kids plates in school with the fresh fruit and vegetables and
they look very tasty and appealing. According to Prevention.com
kid's lunches should provide one third of your child's calories,
vitamins, and minerals. This can be provided when children bring
their lunches to school also. According to ABC news the new USDA
rules would phase out advertising sugary drinks and junk foods around
campuses during school days. I also personally know of an elementary
school principal that has taken the vendor machines out of her
school.
Source:
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/first-lady-proposes-ban-junk-food-marketing-schools-n38201
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I am a huge proponent of healthy lifestyle habits for children. You are what you eat, literally, and if we expect our children to perform well we must provide them with the food and fitness they need. My mother used to nix mustard and turnip greens together and I loved them. Thank you so much for sharing this healthy and valuable information with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop.
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Healthy eating is so important - great article - Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board
Thanks amber.
Thanks again for sharing your great advice with us at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings
Your welcome Deborah. It is a pleasure.
Your welcome Terri. It is a pleasure.
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