The best nuts that children should use

Children who have extra nutritional needs for growth and development.Nuts are a good source of nutrition for them.

Nuts are a particularly nutritious food:

• RICH in healthy fats
• HIGH in dietary fibre
• A GOOD source of protein
• A WIDE variety of important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
• A CONVENIENT, healthy and filling snack, teamed with dried fruits
• AN EXCELLENT replacement for snack such as chips, biscuits and lollies.

Heading off weight problems:

Childhood obesity is a major concern these days.

How do nuts help with weight management?

The nutrients in nuts help to :

• SATISFY hunger
• REDUCE overeating
• PROVIDE high-fibre wholefood
• ENHANCE glycemic index (GI) lowering effect.

Set kids up with a healthy heart for life:

Nuts are packed with healthy, heart-smart monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. healthy diet including nuts have a lower risk of heart disease.

Kids and adults need two serving of fruit, five of vegetables and a handful of nuts daily. So start them off the heart-healthy way:

Remember 2 + 5 + A handful – Every Day.

Introducing nuts to your young child:

There are a few things to keep in mind when introducing nuts into your child’s diet:

• introduction of nuts be delayed until 12 months of age to reduce the risk of allergies.
• Whole nuts should not be given to children until after five years of age due to the risk of choking.
• Its great to include smooth nut pastes or ground nuts to other foods.