Fiber Rich Meal Ideas For Your Child
December 20th, 2006
- Pancakes with wholegrain flour. Top it with berries and raisins and some fruits. Make oatmeal (a whole grain) part of your kids' morning meals.
- Fiber-rich cereal with bananas. Add almonds (or almond flakes) for more fiber.
- Top off your child’s meals with a tablespoon of bran.
- Make sandwiches with whole-grain breads (rye, oat, or wheat), instead of white.
- Use whole-grain spaghetti and other pastas, instead of white.
- Serve wild or brown rice with meals, instead of white rice.
- Top off your pizza with bits of broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, zuchinni and pineapples.
- Serve fresh fruits for snacks instead of chocolates.
- Add banana instead of chocolate to your muffins. Or apples, raisins or berries. Add raisins, berries, bananas, or chopped or pureed apples to the mix for even more fiber.
- Top ice cream or yoghurt with fruits and nuts.
The most important tip: Make sure that you do not turn up your noses at these foods too. Show a good example by consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables and all fiber rich foods.
