5 Reasons Why The Importance Of Food For Kids Ensures Success
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REAL FOODS are the main reason kids grow to their best, and that’s why you need to know about the importance of food for kids.
A lot happens when a child is growing up, and all of these things need REAL FOODS for the child to grow without any major health problems.
We know the benefits of eating REAL FOODS, and we know how much more important it is for a constantly growing child.
These are why you must know the top 5 reasons for the importance of food for kids so you can help your child reach their maximum potential through the stages of their life.
The #1 most important thing happening constantly in your child's life is that they are continually growing.
You may have experienced this too many times when you buy a shirt this month, and it's already too tight by next month. You can see how fast everything is happening.
Ensuring you're giving your child REAL FOOD is even more critical during these times.
REAL FOOD is all regular foods that would not disappear or change if electricity stopped tomorrow.
If it takes more than a paragraph and with multiple different words you can’t understand to explain to you on a basic level what the food is and where it comes from, it’s not REAL.
During this stage of life, your child's bones, muscles, organs, height, and weight are getting bigger and bigger.
For everything to become strong and adequately work, you must give them REAL FOOD; this way, things flow nicely without any complications.
The immune system in our bodies helps us fight off sickness.
Some of the most vulnerable times in a person's life, when they can quickly get sick, are when they're a child, a senior, or going through a significant body change like pregnancy or chemo, for example.
Since your child is constantly growing, their immune system has yet to develop fully.
You want to make sure they get things like antioxidants and probiotics from the foods they eat so that their immune system develops the way it should to keep your child from constantly being in and out of the hospital for minor illnesses throughout their life.
You would think that eating REAL FOOD is only essential for your child's body, but it has a massive impact on your child's memory, concentration, and even school performance.
If you notice your child's school performance dropping, one of the first things you should check is what and how they eat daily.
The problem could be anything from overeating sugar to not getting enough omega-3 because they need to eat more fish to not getting the right amount of protein from meat.
Another thing you want to keep in mind is that when you give your child REAL FOOD, they will understand that these are the foods that help them feel and do their best.
Many adults now struggle to eat proper food because we’re so hooked on foods our bodies don’t know or understand (foods that aren’t food…the lab-made things).
Because of this, many of us have illnesses.
Remember that even if they don’t speak yet, kids copy what they see, and you’ll be surprised by how much they take in just by seeing you do things around them.
The main thing that feeding your child REAL FOOD does is prevent them from being low on the vitamins and minerals they need.
For example, perhaps your child isn't getting enough iron, so their hair grows out very weak and thin without you realizing why.
Being low on iron is very common in a lot of kids.
The good news is that when you give your child REAL FOODS, you don't have to write on your calendar, "My child needs iron today," for example.
All REAL FOOD have multiple vitamins and minerals packed in one, so as long as he/she is eating REAL FOOD, it's actually very hard for them to miss anything.
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Here are some food health tips for kids you want to follow to make sure your child is getting what they need:
Try to make sure they are eating different types of foods weekly (meat, fish, chicken, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and grains).
Mix and match with different kid-friendly recipes you find online.
Meal planning is a great way to organize your meals so you don’t feel overwhelmed when it’s time to eat, and there are so many great products out there that can help you with this, like the one below.
give your child regular REAL SNACKS
Keep tabs with your child’s doctor to ensure they get everything they need and are not low on anything.
Don’t forget to remind your child to drink water when thirsty because water helps our bodies absorb nutrients.
Set an example for your child by eating REAL FOOD yourself.
It not only helps your child but also helps you be at your best in most areas of your life; when your body is doing well, you are doing well.
If your child is a picky eater, you want to be creative with the food you give them (maybe by making drawings with the food, asking them to help you when you’re preparing meals or when you’re meal planning, or celebrating with them small victories); the key is to gradually expose them to the foods they are picky about and make the food fun for them; so they feel more eager to eat it.
Pay attention to any complaints of pain or discomfort your child tells you and monitor when and how often they complain so you can be aware and ahead of anything just in case (and don’t hesitate to let your child’s doctor know).
Above all, DON’T FORGET TO STAY CALM AND BE PATIENT; change happens, and things take time.
Since we don’t know and pay attention to the what, how, and benefits/harms of what we eat, we tend to pass these mindsets onto the next generation without realizing it. Knowing why food is essential for a child’s success helps them and us because it pushes us to set an example from which our bodies benefit.
Take the Next Step: To start paying attention to what you eat and to understand the what, how, and benefits/harms of your food, begin by understanding some of the common food myths many of us keep believing, which are setting us back.. Check out 10 Common Food Myths Anyone Who Eats Should Know next.
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