Top 10 Superfoods (for Kids)

Everyone knows a balanced diet is essential to one’s health. Do not let the title fool you, kids’ foods are the best tasting food, so the following list of nutritious yet delicious food is what you need for an active  and healthy life:

1. Beef (made in Alberta): protein and B vitamins, niacin, zinc and iron, minerals that all growing bodies need.
2. Eggs: full of gold standard protein, a dozen necessary vitamins and minerals, and contain a huge concentration of choline — a nutrient vital for brain development.
3. Milk: Calcium and phosphorous along with protein, energy fueling carbohydrates, Vitamin A, D and magnesium.
4. Berries: Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are all key to providing potassium, vitamin C, fiber, carbohydrates and free-radical fighting antioxidants.
5. Tuna Fish: protein, niacin, B vitamins, iron and zinc. It’s low in fat and the fat it does have is the healthier Omega 3 kind. These unsaturated fats help brain development. WARNING: mercury levels in tuna means it should be eaten sparingly
6. Yogurt: every serving of yogurt contains calcium, protein, carbohydrates, vitamin B, zinc and phosphorus. This is your alternative ice cream!
7. Cheese: full of calcium, protein and vitamin B12. Not only that, but cheese contains phosphorus, a bone-building mineral. In addition, it prevents dental cavities.
8. Whole Grain: rich in folic acid, iron, zinc and B vitamins and some are fortified with vitamin D and calcium as well.
9. Broccoli: plenty of vitamins and minerals, which helps your eyesight and helps to ward off cell damage.
10. Sweet potatoes: tasty vegetables contain potassium, vitamin C, fiber, folate, vitamin A, calcium and iron, to name a few. Sweet potatoes rank as one of the most nutritional vegetables on the planet.

Blogger’s Pick: The winner of all superfood is Milk. It is no doubt the best drink on the planet and you can never have enough of it.

So, yeah, this is a perfect food list for young kids, when comes to diet for adults and older kids, generally, you want less fat, more vitamin and minerals. Of course, fiber and protein along with some carbohydrates are good for you also.

There you have it, a list of super nutritious yet delicious food for a healthy and active lifestyle.

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