High Powered Superfoods for Kids

Eggs

Eggs are an affordable easy-to-prepare source of protein that offers kids much-needed vitamin D (which helps absorb bone-building calcium.)  Add omega-3 eggs to kids’ diets, as these healthy fats have been shown “to improve skin, allergies, brain function and mood in children.”...

Oatmeal

Another breakfast superfood, slow-digesting, high-fibre oatmeal provides kids with “a steady stream of energy” and can help then concentrate better at school. Best Health reports that oatmeal is also good for your mood. Serve it up for happy kids. Look outside of the breakfast-and-baking box and puree oats into smoothies and soups....

Blueberries

Every superfood list seems to include antioxidant-rich blueberries, offering nutritionist-approved fibre, potassium, vitamin C, low-sugar content, and anti-aging, fat-burning properties. Give your kids a sweet fix sans refined sugars by adding the berries to their cereal, yogurt or morning shake.

Black Beans

Find protein, fibre and calcium in these versatile, very affordable, heart-protecting beans. Beans are also a great source of iron, which is the most common mineral deficiency in children. Black-bean dips, quesadillas, chilis and burgers are all super-tasty kid-friendly options.

Low-fat Greek yogurt

Low-fat Greek yogurt has more protein and less sugar than other yogurt options. Yogurt’s “good bacteria” will promote healthy digestion and boost immunity. Add a squeeze of maple syrup for sweetness, or opt for agave syrup if you’re trying to avoid the spike-and-crash phenomenon associated with most sweeteners. Or stir in some fresh fruit to boost its nutritional value even further....

Cocoa

This is the item on the list most likely to get kid-approval. Cocoa powder — at least 70 per cent pure cocoa — has a high concentration of flavonoids that contribute to heart and oral health and may even protect the skin from sun damage. Sprinkle on pancakes or French toast, or dip fresh fruit slices into melted dark chocolate for a sweet treat.

Other foods that made the 'Superfood List': fruits, nuts, milk, tofu, tomatoes, cabbage, salmon, basil and cinnamon.