POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy3 years agoA. Motivating kids to explore beyond apples and eat a variety of whole fruits means they get a healthy mix of key nutrients. For instance bananas, the second most popular whole fruit, are a good source of blood-pressure-controlling potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, which helps the body produce neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, that help brain cells communicate and regulate mood. Berries are high in fiber and anthocyanins, antioxidants that may lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer and improve brain health in adults.
To help you encourage your kid to enjoy a healthy variety of whole fruits, we’ve come up with a few tips.
Make fruit appealing. Place it in attractive bowls or on pretty plates on the kitchen table. Slice a few different ones and serve them on skewers for fruit kebabs. Cut up the fruit rather than serve it whole, and add a low-fat dip or yogurt to switch it up.
Blend fruit into smoothies. Combine fruit with low-fat or fat-free milk or plain yogurt. Unlike juice smoothies, when you blend the whole fruit, you're still getting the fiber.
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