We all know the importance of healthy nutrition. It becomes even more important for children to have healthy nutritious foods daily so that they can have sufficient nutrients and have a healthy life. Most of our essential nutrient intake comes from the food we eat. Protein, one such essential nutrient can be found in eggs, milk, red lentils, yoghurt, cheese, fish, chicken, and tofu, some good sources of protein.
DO OUR CHILDREN GET HEALTHY NUTRITION?
Recently I saw a reel on social media about the deficiency of protein in a children's diet. Parents are worried because kids are eating too many carbs like pizzas and burgers and so they are not meeting their protein requirements. Are our young ones healthy?
As parents, it is up to us to understand what protein is, what the benefits of protein in kids’ diets are and how it leads to healthy nutrition. Protein is one of the important macronutrients in a kid’s diet. Protein is needed for kids’ growth - growth of hair, nails and muscles. It also helps with their immunity.
BENEFITS OF PROTEIN :
Protein plays a very important role in bodily functions and, the recovery and repair of tissue in the muscles, hair, blood, nails and organs.
Hence growing kids have to meet the minimum requirements of protein from their diet. You can get the details on the quantity of protein your child needs according to age here.
These all are scientific data but when I was a child, growing up in a Maharashtrian family, my parents never counted nutrients from the food. It was easier for us to have a balanced diet. But my mother understood that I needed that extra help and she used to add Complan to my milk. It was a win-win because I didn’t like plain milk. I got to have flavoured milk and my mother got to ensure I was getting nutrition.
She bought a big tin of Complan and gave it to me daily. I happily drank it as a milkshake because it was yummy! Yes, I was a Complan girl😜
HOW TO ADD PROTEIN TO YOUR KIDS DIET?
1. Use all protein-rich food daily.
2. Give your kids boiled eggs, omelette, or scrambled egg or egg sandwiches.
3. Lentils and sprouts are good sources of protein. Make dosa or cutlets for kids.
4. Milk is our all-time trustworthy protein source.
5. Yogurt, lassi, smoothie and buttermilk are other options.
6. Fry paneer or tofu. Use them in parathas or make cutlets.
7. Chicken fry, chicken kabab or chicken wrap are also good options.
Now my daughter is growing and having the same tantrums about eating protein-based food. However, as a mother, I have found milk as my partner where we can get protein. She also doesn't like to drink plain milk. She always insists on adding chocolate powder or cocoa powder but it only adds to flavour. Instead of that, just like my mother, I have been giving her Complan only.
While I trusted Complan as I grew up drinking it, I also believe in the nutrition that it provides to children. It is better than other protein powders for kids and let me tell you why.
WHY COMPLAN?
Firstly, I drank it in my childhood and it helped me and it aided my growth.
Secondly, it's the fact that Complan has 34 vital nutrients including 100% milk protein and vitamins and minerals that support concentration and memory. It also has 63% more protein than other nutrition drinks and supports 2x faster growth in kids.
CONCLUSION:
Protein is an essential part of a healthy nutrition diet in children. From growing kids to adults everyone needs protein. The best option is to have a balanced diet and make a habit of drinking milk twice a day. Don’t forget to add Complan to make it more delicious.
Till then Happy Parenting.
Disclaimer: I am not a professional dietician. This is a part of the public awareness initiative supported by Complan. The views expressed in the blog post are independent.
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This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Zariya Healings.
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