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\"\"<\/a>By MyDailyMoment.com<\/a> Editorial Team <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Making sure your kids are eating healthy is hardly child\u2019s play. Good nutrition is integral for ensuring that your children develop healthy minds and bodies. The sooner you introduce power foods into your child\u2019s diet, the better. They\u2019ll quickly become acclimated to feasting on nutritious foods.
\nHere are our picks for six of the best foods for kids.<\/p>\n

Oatmeal<\/strong>
\nOatmeal is a great source of fiber. Additionally, cognitive performance is increased because there is a slower release of glucose into the body’s blood system when fiber is eaten. Oatmeal doesn’t have to just be served for breakfast. Enjoy it in in other foods and snacks, such as cookies and bars. Instead of adding sugar to sweeten the pot, try honey, fresh berries, dried cranberries, granola or crushed walnuts.<\/p>\n

Try this: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Eggs<\/strong>
\nEggs are a great source of protein and are also rich in important vitamins and minerals. Eggs contain vitamin D, some iron and are rich in choline. Eggs help the body absorb calcium, along with building and repairing muscles. Although eggs contain some cholesterol, they do not have a lot of saturated fat, or bad fat. So an egg every other day is perfectly fine. Scrambled eggs in the morning or an egg sandwich at lunch can be an egg-scellent way to get your kids on board.<\/p>\n

Try this: 5-Minute Breakfast Crumble<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Tuna<\/strong>
\nThere\u2019s nothing fishy about this food. You\u2019ll be singing a happy tuna when you realize how healthy this popular lunchtime staple can be. Tuna fish is a wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids<\/a><\/strong>, a healthy type of fat that our bodies need. These essential fatty acids are important for brain function, growth and development.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Try this: Healthy Tuna Salad<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Vegetables<\/strong>
\nThe benefits of eating vegetables are countless, particularly when kids consume a variety of produce. Some of the best vegetables to eat are:<\/p>\n