Top 7 Nutrients to Boost Your Child’s Immunity

My world revolves around my daughter. I am very particular about her nutrition, and I prefer to offer her the healthiest food options.  The kids’ immune system is still developing and we need to make sure they are healthy both inside and outside. I keep on looking for solutions to reduce chances of infections & grow better.

When it comes to food, healthy habits, and overall wellness, as a mother, we all look for nothing but the best for our kids. Here are some nutrients that help build immunity in Indian kids.

Top 7 Nutrients to Boost Your Child’s Immunity 

 

• Yogurt

Yogurt is one of the best dairy products which is made by fermenting the milk with culture. It is loaded with protein, vitamin D, potassium, and calcium and is a great nutrient for the child. Regular intake of calcium ensures healthier bones.

Mommy Hacks

Start your little one’s day with 1 bowl of yogurt, you can include fruits, nuts and seeds to make it super yummy and healthy.

 

• Nuts and Seeds

Nuts are actually seeds of the plant or tree and are nutrient-loaded super foods to boost the immunity of your child. They are enriched in minerals, vitamins, healthy fats, antioxidants, protein, fibre, etc. Nuts like walnut are good for your child’s mental health

Mommy Hacks

Sneak in healthy nuts and seeds like peanuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds in everyday meals.

• PediaSure

is an excellent source of 37 vital nutrients. The paediatrician recommended supplement contains key nutrients that kids need for their overall growth and development. The yummy drink contains high-quality protein as well. The best part is, since it is a mix of macro & micro nutrients, it gives complete, balanced nutrition. It also helps support Immunity & gives Visible Growth in 90 days.

Mommy Hacks

1 cup of milk with PediaSure is a healthy way to start the day. To ensure good health and support immunity, offer 2 cups of PediaSure to your little munchkin.

 

• Green Leafy Vegetables

Green leafy veggies like spinach, cabbage, romaine lettuce, broccoli, kale, chard, turnip green, are filled with nutrients like folate, fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, calcium, and carotenoids. A new study claims that half to one cup of dark green leafy vegetables are necessary for kids. It also plays an important role in promoting the vision and immune system of the child.

Mommy Hacks

Prepare delicious stuffed paratha, smoothies and shakes with green veggies.

 

• Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits are the best source of vitamin C, fibre, potassium, etc. The notable nutrient dense citrus fruits are lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit, etc. Citric fruits are an excellent source to boost kids’ immunity and the flavonoids present in the citrus fruits keeps the heart healthy. Citrus fruits help your kids to absorb other nutrients, and it prevents the kids from getting dehydrated.

Mommy Hacks

Orange and sweet lime juice are perfect substitutes of water for quenching thirst during summers.

 

• Fish

Fish is an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. They are a wonderful source of omega-fatty acids (which lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases), proteins, vitamins and minerals. It also plays a vital role in developing the proper vision, immune system, brain, and nervous system. Fish is considered as “brain food” which means it makes your child smarter.[i]Fish are low in cholesterol and rich in proteins, so regular intake of fish will make your child healthier, physically as well as mentally.

Mommy Hacks

Include fishes like Salmon, Shrimp, Catfish, Sardine in your child’s diet regularly.

• Garlic

Garlic is a medicinal herb that is known for its unique taste and pungent smell. Garlic is very important for your child to stay healthy as it promotes the improvement of the immune system; the child can resist any germs and can stay healthy. Garlic fights against the worms in the intestine and is good in curing intestinal problems. The nutrition contents of the garlic include protein, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C, potassium, etc.

Mommy Hacks

Yummy, crunchy garlic breads and sticks are the best way to offer loads of garlic to the kid.

 

Nutrition can be an everyday prevention strategy for good health and to boost immunity in growing kids. Having well planned meals can do wonders. Also, consider complementing your child’s healthy eating strategies with the goodness of PediaSure like I did. I #StaySureWithPediaSure .

 

[i]https://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-eating-fish-make-kids-smarter/

 

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