Protein is an important part of a child's everyday diet. Children must have at least two servings of protein per day. WebMD has a wonderful article on The Benefits of Protein. Discover the power of protein and how much is enough.
At Choose my plate.org there is a listing of topics regarding "Healthy Eating on a Budget." Often, protein foods are considered too expensive. Healthy eating on a budget can be done, and the topics covered in this article will allow a broader thought on how to obtain healthy foods while maintaining a budget.
Download a protein chart titled "with protein foods, variety is key" and place it on the refrigerator for the family to read as a reminder of everyday eating. This chart will promote proper eating in a busy household.
Download a food pyramid poster from the choose my plate website and place it on the refrigerator for children to discover a healthy and nutritional diet on their own.
Learn about ten protein packed plants at the Gentle World website.
The Gentle World website offers the "health benefits of high-protein plant foods" at the following links:
Pumpkin Seeds
Asparagus
Cauliflower
Peanuts
Mung Bean Sprouts
Almonds
Spinach
Broccoli
Quinoa
Other foods that are high in protein are Adzuki beans or Azuki beans, which are of Japanese origin and black rice, which is of Chinese origin.
More information on the azuki bean can be found here at the azuki website.
Read the history of the black rice, also called the forbidden rice at one time. Black rice was reserved for royalty only and if one was caught stealing a handful of this ancient rice; one would be put to death. Luckily, it is no longer a forbidden rice and can be purchased locally. Prepare this rice as a porridge, use stevia to sweeten.
Both items can be found in your local Asian supermarket in the San Jose Bay Area.
The 99 Ranch Market has frequent sales, coupons and a friendly staff.
Find 99 Ranch Market on Hostetter Road.
Mitsuwa Marketplace is another market with frequent sales and a friendly staff.
Find Mitsuwa Marketplace on Saratoga Avenue.
Creating a protein filled diet for a child's breakfast, will detour a child from becoming obese. Watch the video included in this article for further information on this topic by Good Morning America.
Protein is an important part of our daily diet. Exploring all avenues of this type of nutrition is a parent's responsibility. Teaching a child how to use this information to expand their own knowledge is essential for the responsibility the child will eventually understand and take on in their personal lives as they grow.
Motto to Live by:
"Breakfast first - Lunch hearty - Snacks healthy - Dinner slim & colorful"
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