Prepare food carefully
This is important for cleanliness: Wash your and your child's hands with soap and water. The kitchen must be clean. Keep appliances, work surfaces and sinks clean. Wash crockery and cutlery thoroughly in hot water or in the dishwasher. Take care of the food Make sure that food is always stored in a cool place. This also applies to the journey home from the shops. This applies in particular to meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and dairy products. Always store food at the right temperature. If you store raw and cooked food in the fridge at the same time, ...
What does the label tell me?
You will find a list of ingredients on food labels. If you read the label, you will know what is really in the food. Pay attention to the order: at the beginning are the ingredients that are most present in the food. Food can contain substances that trigger allergies. These substances are called allergens. The 14 most important allergens can also be found in the list of ingredients. They are highlighted. Sometimes it is impossible to avoid allergens in the production of food. In this case, there is a warning on the label. For example, "May contain traces of milk." On the packaging you will find ...
Energy all day long
Children need a lot of energy and nutrients. Therefore, 3 main meals and 2 snacks are ideal: breakfast, lunch and dinner and 2 snacks. One meal a day should be warm. Get your child used to fixed meal times. Do not give your child any snacks or sweet drinks between meals. But they can always drink water. A good breakfast is a great way to start the day. With a healthy snack in the morning, your child can participate and be attentive in kindergarten or school. In the afternoon you often feel low and have little energy. A healthy snack in the afternoon also gives ...
A new phase in life begins
Your child is now going to kindergarten or even school. Your child needs to be active and alert throughout the day. They need energy and enough nutrients. Your child needs a balanced diet that is suitable for their age. A balanced diet means eating a variety of foods that contain all the important nutrients. Above all, vegetables, fruit, cereal products and dairy products every day. Your child should also eat meat, fish and eggs from time to time. Shared meals with the family are also good for a healthy diet. You can be a good role model for your child and eat healthily yourself.
Food that is not suitable for children
There are certain foods that children should not eat. You should not give your child the following foods: Foods containing raw eggs, raw fish or raw meat. Foods with a lot of salt. For example, snacks. Drinks with caffeine. For example, coffee, black and green tea, cola drinks or energy drinks. Alcohol Fish with bones Foods labelled as follows: "May impair activity and attention in children."
Squeezers? Better not!
"Squeezers" are porridge, rice pudding, pudding or similar in a bag. It is often fruit porridge. This looks like a healthy option. But there can be a lot of sugar in these products. Remember: fructose is also sugar. So a squeeze is not the same as a piece of fruit. Children absorb a lot of energy from these foods. As a result, your child may quickly overeat. There are up to 15 grams of sugar per sachet in the Quetschies! Children in the 1st year of life are often given Quetschies as complementary food. Complementary food is food that the baby eats in addition to breast milk.
