| Toddlers, unlike adults do not have the ability to | | | | Riboflavin; Niacin; and Phosphorus. A good source |
| make the right choice much more say what they | | | | of fiber, bananas help your toddler stay full and |
| want. It is always up to the parents to know | | | | satisfied. Its potassium richness also helps your |
| what their toddlers need to be healthy and happy. | | | | toddler's muscles and nerves function properly as |
| When it comes to meals, you have to be keen | | | | well as maintain appropriate electrolyte balance. |
| that your toddler is able to meet the | | | | Bananas are quick energy booster for your |
| recommended dietary allowance for the day. And | | | | toddler. |
| because in their "toddling stage" they are quite up | | | | Dried fruit - these are good options to instant and |
| and about most of the time with a seemingly | | | | quick snacks. Dried apricots, banana chips, apples, |
| unfading surge of energy, it is important that you | | | | raisins, cranberries, blueberries, cherries, papaya |
| sustain your toddler with healthy snacks in | | | | are tasty and given the wide range of choices, |
| between regular meals. | | | | your toddler will not be bored munching on them |
| Before you make that grocery list, be sure that | | | | at all. And these, unlike nuts are less likely to |
| you know what snacks are healthy for your | | | | choke your toddler. |
| toddler. Here are some "must haves" that you | | | | Cheese - these are a fun finger foods snack. |
| should not forget to include: | | | | String Cheese; Grated Cheese; Block Cheese that |
| Fresh fruit - the basic must haves in fresh fruits | | | | may be cut in fun and cute shapes with the help |
| are apples and bananas. You may also include | | | | of cookie cutter molds; and Cottage Cheese with |
| pears, strawberries, melon, grapes, kiwi and | | | | maybe a teaspoon of preserves or cut up fruits. |
| mango for variety. | | | | These are ingenious ways to give snack to your |
| Apples - a favorite among toddlers as these are | | | | toddler. Remember also this: Reduce giving your |
| not only tasty but nutritious as well. Do you know | | | | toddler liquid snacks like sweetened fruit juices. |
| that apples contain 50% more vitamin A than | | | | Instead, give your toddler water and milk when |
| oranges thus promoting better digestion and | | | | he or she is thirsty. |
| growth? With an abundance of Vitamin A, your | | | | With this snack guide and a healthy balanced meal |
| toddler is assured of great vision. Your toddler is | | | | that may be comprised of the food pyramid |
| protected from several diseases because apples | | | | requisite, surely your toddler's healthy eating habit |
| also contain Vitamin C. | | | | is ensured. Establishing a good one is the best |
| Bananas - tasty and loaded with vitamins and | | | | thing you could do for your child at an early stage. |
| minerals as well including: Vitamin A; Thiamine; | | | | |