Introducing Your Family to Yellow Foods.
Yellow
fruits and vegetables come in a range of textures and flavors and
contain a variety of beneficial vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.
Yellow
is a great color - it's the color of sunshine and sunshine energizes
us. Next time you are at the market, ask your child to choose a sunny
yellow fruit or vegetable, so they can enjoy the delicious energetic
benefits of yellow foods.
Here's more information about some of our favorite "sunshine" yellow foods:
Bananas-
This fun and easy to eat fruit contains potassium, vitamins A, B-6,
B-12, and C. Bananas provide a quick energy boost for hungry kids of all
ages. Keep bananas on the counter for healthy after school snacking.
Bananas are great added to smoothies, cereal, yogurt, pancakes, or baked
goods. For more ideas on adding bananas to your family meals, check our Food Guide: Bananas.
Pineapples - Juicy, sweet pineapples provide the body with Bromelain, Vitamin A and C, and manganese. Bromelain
is a natural anti-inflammatory that helps relieve swelling caused by
injury or illness. Serve pineapples fresh, grilled, or add to sauces and
salsas. For more ideas on adding pineapple to your family meals, check our Food Guide: Pineapple.
Yellow Peppers -Yellow
peppers are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, and B6
niacin, magnesium, copper, folate, potassium and manganese. Add yellow
peppers to pasta, stir-fry, and salads. Slice yellow peppers and serve
with a side of salad dressing for a crunchy, sweet snack.
Yellow Squash
- Yellow squash contains vitamin C, Iron, folate, beta-carotene, and
lutein. Slice yellow squash and sauté with olive oil for a nutritious
side dish, or add to casseroles for extra goodness.
Corn
- Nothing says summer like fresh corn, and watching a young child eat
corn on the cob can be a memorable experience! Corn provides the body
with beneficial anti-oxidants to help prevent disease and fiber for
healthy digestion. Steam, boil or grill corn on the cob, or cut the
kernels from the cob and serve as a side dish, or add it to soups,
stews, salads and casseroles.
Lemons
- Lemons are a good source of vitamin C. Plus, they are a cleansing
food. Squeezing a slice of lemon into a glass of water each day can aid
digestion problems and remove impurities from the body. Adding a little
slice of lemon to your kid's water can be a great way to get them to
drink more water. You can also squeeze fresh lemon juice over
vegetables, poultry and fish.
Yellow Pears - Loaded
with vitamins, minerals, and cancer preventing anti-oxidants, pears are
a healthy and delicious choice for snacks and side dishes. Pears also
have a low glycemic index, which means they can help control blood sugar
levels. Pears provide the body with vitamins A, C, B1, B2, and E,
folate, potassium, iron, and fiber. Slice pears and serve alone, or
add to salads and smoothies.
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1 comment:
Very interesting and informative Nekky! Many of these fruits are readily available in Jamaica.
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