Most parents feed their kids with whatever they eat and drink on a day to day basis. Sure, it does sound a lot easier to just give them whatever you have cooked for the whole family. Once children have crossed the ‘being toddler’ phase, mothers usually behave a bit irresponsibly when it comes to their diet. Of course, your kids have grown up but that doesn’t mean you can give them anything and everything to eat. There are a lot of differences in the dietary requirements of adults and children under the age of 5. Therefore, it is important for every mother to know exactly what their children require to be healthy and wise.

Here are some tips for mothers to follow so that they can bring up their kids in a healthier way:

They Need Fats!

Most people would get a shock of their life if they are told to give their children fatty food. For them, fat is harmful to the body and this notion is true to a certain extent. Adult children can stay away from fatty foods as much as they want but children under the age of 5 must get enough fat to nourish their bodies. However, this does not mean that you are allowed to feed your children with unhealthy fatty foods. Remember, here we are taking about fat that is present in meat, milk, fish and cereals.

Avoid Fiber Rich Foods…

Again, the general thought is that fiber is good for our tummies and it is. But, for children under the age of 5, fiber is unhealthy because their tummies can react to it. On the other hand, their small tummies can be filled up with fiber rich food which can stop them from consuming the required amount of calories and nutrients.

Fruits and Vegetables…

As we all know, fruits and vegetables are the best sources of vitamins and carbohydrates. Children require a lot of vitamin, starch, sugar and carbohydrates to build up the energy. Make sure you are giving adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables to your child. Fruits such as oranges, apples and bananas must be on the top of your list.

Natural Meals are Best…

While the trend of giving energy tonics to children is on the rise, it should be remember that natural food is always better than artificial food. Give your children as much natural food as possible and try to avoid unnecessary tonics and diet supplements.