Breakfast should generally be light, while foods with heavy oil and salt are easy to irritate the stomach and affect digestion. For example, frying fritters requires high temperatures, and the oil may produce trans fatty acids when heated for a long time, which is harmful to children's mental development and health. In addition, foods high in oil and salt are high in calories and low in nutrients, and long-term intake can easily lead to obesity and other problems, so they should be avoided as much as possible.
Expansion: In addition to affecting children's physical health, heavy oil and salt foods may also affect their learning and life. Because a healthy diet is directly related to the growth and development of the body, and children's growth needs a healthy body as the foundation.
Excessive intake of staple foods such as steamed buns, steamed buns, porridge, etc., will lead to excessive intake of carbohydrates, which can easily lead to excessive energy, obesity, and lack of other nutrients. Breakfast should be served with a variety of foods, such as proteins, fruits, etc., rather than focusing only on staple foods.
Expansion: A variety of foods not only allow children to get comprehensive nutrition, but also cultivate their taste perception of different foods, which helps them form healthy eating habits.
Long-term consumption of overnight dishes is easy to ingest bacteria, microorganisms or nitrites, which is not good for health. In addition, pickles are high in salt, and excessive intake will increase the burden on the liver and kidneys. Therefore, try to avoid consuming such foods to ensure their healthy growth.
Extension: The freshness of food is related to the nutritional value of food, parents should regularly clean up the refrigerator ingredients to avoid expired food, and provide a safe and healthy eating environment for children.
According to the Harvard School of Public Health's Healthy Eating Plate, breakfast should include vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and healthy proteins in a way that provides a well-rounded nutrition for your child.
Extension: Fiber in vegetables helps promote bowel movements, whole grains provide energy, fruits are rich in vitamins, and healthy protein is important for muscle and bone development**.
When creating a breakfast menu, focus on variety, including different types of ingredients such as cereals and potatoes, high-quality protein, dairy products and fruits or vegetables, to ensure that your child receives a full range of nutrition.
Expansion: Diverse ingredients can not only provide different kinds of nutrients, but also develop children's sense of taste, making them more receptive to a variety of foods and forming healthy dietary tastes.
With a healthy breakfast pairing plan, parents can choose different ingredients according to their children's tastes, such as egg and green onion soft cakes, vegetable toast pizza, milky potato cakes, etc., which are easy to make and delicious.
Expansion: Preparing a nutritious breakfast for your child is not only satisfying their appetites, but also a beneficial investment in their healthy growth, as well as loving and caring for them.
A healthy breakfast is essential as children grow up, and parents should pay enough attention to it. By matching ingredients wisely and avoiding inappropriate food choices, children can be provided with adequate nutrition and promote their physical and mental development. At the same time, it is also the responsibility of parents to cultivate healthy eating habits in their children.
When preparing breakfast for your child, it is important not only to pay attention to the type and nutritional value of the food, but also to consider the child's taste preferences so that they can get satisfaction on the basis of healthy nutrition. Every breakfast is an investment in a child's growth and a guarantee of their future health. Let's work together to create a healthy and happy environment for children to thrive and fly.