Healthy diet tips for children - Part I

I guess nowadays people are more and more fascinated about the artificial, partially or totally forgetting the natural. This is a common aspect of a mostly artificial world. Because, let’s face it: “anthropic evolution” is not a natural one! I’m not saying that this is good or bad. After all, everything we’re doing in our lives is a personal choice.

Now let’s find out several wise personal choices that you can make in your child’s diet!

It’s already summer, so things should be easier now, thanks to the fact that there are a lot of healthy and natural fruits and vegetables you can choose from. Of course, it’s understandable that a healthy diet lasts more than the summer months. You have to make sure your child has a proper diet (almost) every day of the year.

Let’s discuss some aspects about the children’s diet step by step. Every child, from one to 10 years (or more) needs some amount of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. The difference from year to year consists of the quantity and the preparation method. A 1-3 years child needs 1300 calories a day, a child age 4-6 needs 1800, a 7-10 years one needs 2000 calories a day (1). Quite a lot, isn’t it?!

Well, children constantly grow, they have a lot of energy and they are very active, which means they certainly need food! What about food preparation? A small child mainly needs (tasty) soups, purees and natural juices. As he grows older, you can feed him little chunks of food, especially vegetables and fruits. Cut a stick or a slice of carrot, for example, and let your child “play” with it! There’s no doubt he is going to taste it! Given the fact that he’s so curious, he is capable of tasting everything.

That’s why you have to constantly keep an eye on him! OK, it’s quite predictable that when the child grows, he can join you at the table and eat almost like a grown-up! I say “almost” because now he’s watching and imitating you. So take care, because his eating habits are certainly yours. And they are long-lasting!

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