Want to make sure your kids continue their good nutrition this summer? We found a list of delicious and nutritious foods to feed them when their tummies are rumbling. Here are some of them below:
1. Corn
Nothing says summer like fresh sweet corn. And did you know that two antioxidants—lutein and zeaxanthin—in corn may act like natural sunglasses, helping to form macular pigment that filters out some of the sun’s damaging rays? It’s true.
2. Tart Cherries
They deliver a host of health benefits. Drinking tart cherry juice can help you get a better night’s sleep.
3. Tomatoes
There’s no question that sunscreen should be your first line of defense against the blazing summer sun. But eating tomatoes could give you a little extra protection: consuming more lycopene—the carotenoid that makes tomatoes red—may protect your skin from sunburn
4. Watermelon
Staying hydrated keeps your memory sharp and your mood stable. It also helps keep your body cool (by sweating) during hot summer months.
5. Raspberries
Raspberries are a great source of fiber—some of it soluble in the form of pectin, which helps lower cholesterol.
