Fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants -- these are good for health, and protection against diseases.
For example, broccoli contains excellent source of vitamin C which is good for immunity; Papaya has excellent source of beta carotene which is good for eye health.
Without these important nutrients, children may be stunted and it could possibly even impact the development of their mental and motor skills.
Different types of fruits and vegetables have a mixture of different type of substances -- the tip is to add fruits and vegetables of different colours into your kids’ daily diet.
If you are feeding your kids with green broccoli, add some carrots or corns; or you can also add some seaweed on top of white rice, for the extra good taste and health benefits.