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Thus, munching on bread and plain pasta may leave a child feeling full, but it leaves their
little body hungry for nourishment. Ensuring adequate nutrition for
children is a battle most parents are losing. Less than 1 per cent of Australian children aged 2-3 years consume the recommended serves of vegetables and only 78 per cent eat enough fruit; while 4-8 year olds eat just one-third and two-thirds of their vegetable and fruit requirements, respectively. As parents, we cannot underestimate the benefits of adequate childhood nutritionwill have onwellbeing throughout life. Apart from their substantial vitamin and mineral content, fruits and vegetables provide valuable phytochemicals and antioxidants. These substances reduce inflammation and oxidative stress while improving immune function and bone strength. Healthy habits instilled during childhood have been shown to persist into adolescence and adulthood, reducing the risk of a plethora of diseases including obesity, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and dementia. The good news is that parents have a secret weapon to help them win the battle and ensure when children eat they are nourished. Morlife Clever Kidz and Greens Kidz are nutrient- dense wholefood greens and chocolate formulas that fuel their growing bodies and brains and are nutritional insurance for parents of picky eaters. Marlie Ferguson is a qualified naturopath and researcher with a Bachelor of Health Science (and Mum of a picky eater).
Morlife Greens Kidz and Clever Kidz are nutritional superheroes so you can give your little one more from every mouthful. Raise them to be invincible, one teaspoon at a time.
Top tips Try these easy ideas to sneak more nourishment into your k ids:
Put a fruit bowl where children can see and reach it Fortify juice, smoothies and milk with wholefood supplements; sprinkle them onto yoghurt and cereal too Chop soft fruits into fun shapes with cookie cutters
Store carrot and celery sticks in easily accessible containers in the fridge Hide vegetables in food, such as powdered kale
in savoury muffins Lead by example -
replace ‘sometimes’ food with healthier alternatives
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ISSUE 55 • 2019
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