Also, finding nutrient-dense recipes that are kid-approved can add to the search.
Vitamin A/Beta-carotene
Vitamin A plays a significant roles in eye, cellular, and bone health.
You may have noticed that beta-carotene is used interchangeably with vitamin A.
Rich sources of beta-carotene include pumpkin, sweet potato, beets, mango, and cantaloupe.
A fun way to increase beta carotene in the diet is makingCarrot and Sweet Potato Fries!
Place them on a baking stone and spray them with avocado oil or grapeseed oil.
Serve as a snack with mashed avocado for dip or as a side with meatballs and broccoli!
Heme iron is found in animal products and is easily absorbed by the body.
Non-heme iron is found in plant-based iron sources and is less readily absorbed.
Consuming a source of heme iron and/or vitamin C with a source of non-heme iron helps with absorption.
When children are involved in cooking, they tend to be more interested in eating the final product.
One is that it helps us to absorb iron.
Vitamin C is one of the easiest nutrients to boost in our childrens diets.
ThisBroccoli and Cheese Soupis super easy for kids to help make and packed with bone building support!
Allow your child to make the mix they want creating ownership and autonomy while creating a nutrient dense snack!
Zinc
Did you know that zinc activates many aspects of growth in children?
It also plays a role in immunity against acute illnesses.
TheseIrish Nachosoffer two rich sources of zinc (and iron): chicken and black beans.
And the best part is that they are INCREDIBLY DELISH TOO!
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