Motherly Love Summer 2021

NUTRITION toddler brain food
the egg yolks, choline also helps
improve communication between the
brain and the rest of the body. Eggs
are rich in vitamin A and iron; these
nutrients play an important role in
the growth and repair of cells.
NUTS
Nuts have essential fatty acids,
vitamins and minerals to keep the
nervous system in check. Thiamine
found in this superfood allows the
brain to efficiently utilise glucose for
energy. Vitamin E is an antioxidant
present in nuts that nurtures the
nerve membranes and boosts mood.
Feel free to include loads of nut
butters like peanut butter or
pistachio butter in your
toddler’s diet now. You can
additionally get him snack
mixes with nuts and
seeds.
FISH
Fatty or oily fish like
salmon, sardines and
herring can be termed as
brain food owing to their
contribution to protecting
a developing brain. These
fish are rich in omega-3 fatty
acids that play a critical
role in preventing
deterioration of cognitive skills
and memory.
A healthy amount of fish in
the diets of kids below the age
of 10 has been linked to better
neurotransmitter function
that helps manage
behavioural problems.
WHOLE
GRAINS
Carbohydrates
are the best source
of fuel for the
human body. What
else is a better source of
complex carbohydrates than wholegrain
products? Whole grains like
oatmeal and brown rice also contain
several types of vitamin B and would
aid to repair and restore the nerve
cells.
In addition, whole grains have
been said to bring improvement in
short-term memory capacity and
attention. Add whole-grain bread,
pasta and crackers to your young
one’s diet to make sure his brain gets
a constant and steady supply of
energy.
DAIRY
Milk and milk products, more or
less, have all the nutrients that
should be consumed in a meal.
Teeming with proteins and vitamins,
dairy products facilitate the proper
production of enzymes and
neurotransmitters.
Vitamins B and D also have an
important role in maintaining the
nervous system. Besides, vitamin D is
essential in the proper functioning of
the neuromuscular system.
BOTTOM LINE
Children undergo tremendous
developmental changes. Finding an
appropriate diet that facilitates these
changes can be a little tricky, but is
completely worth the effort.
Without a doubt, good food
changes people, so make sure you
enjoy the process and that your child
loves his food!
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