Children's food

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Summer is time for kids to do a lot of exciting activities outside, enjoying fresh air and their summer vacation. Many nutritious foods are in season during the summer and can offer a refreshing and nutritious meal or snack for your child                    
Instead, follow these moms’ healthy summer tips to keep your kids playing throughout the summer. And when it comes time to feed all those hungry mouths, get them involved! Kids love helping and being a part of what ever is going on, no matter their age. These recipes are kid-friendly, both in that they can lend a hand in the preparation and they’re nutritious eats for their growing bodies.
Can kids eat fast-food? It is depend on how you handle it
Here are healthy tips for children’s favorite summer foods:


5.Pizza

A doughy crust with a tomato-based sauce, cheese and toppings has made pizza a favorite with kids and adults. One slice of thin-crust cheese pizza from a medium pizza is about 215 calories. Let your kids choose which veggie they'd like to include.
Kids can even help make their own on whole-wheat pita breads.

4. Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets or chicken tenders are great finger foods and also top the list of kid favorites. Easy to eat, chicken tenders are good sources of protein. Yet, some chicken nuggets are fried, making them full of fat and calories. One way to make this meal more nutritious is to add veggies.
"Instead of kids having six to seven tenders, give them two or three chicken tenders with vegetables such as stemmed green beans, broccoli or salad," said Krieger. "The more variety, the better."

3. Roast Beef sandwiches

Roast Beef sandwiches are easy good for you and the kids love them. Place a 3 -4 pound roast in the crock pot in the morning. Pour some red wine, beef broth, and any other favorite seasoning. When you come home from work pull apart the beef and place between either burger buns or deli buns, (even hot dog buns work) and place a little of your favorite cheese on each sandwich. bake at 350 for about 5 minutes. Serve with carrots or cucumbers, and a favorite fruit and you have a great meal in minutes, that is completely silverware free. Most kids love to eat with their hands. They could help build the sandwiches as well
2: Macaroni and Cheese
Pasta and cheese seem to make the perfect combination for a quick, hot meal that kids love. One cup of macaroni and cheese from a packaged mix packs an estimated 260 calories and counts for two grains and one-half milk portion Many store-bought macaroni and cheese brands do offer a healthier alternative preparation. Brands are also offering whole-wheat pasta options.
If you want to take it a step further and make your own at home, use whole-wheat pasta, but vary the shapes -- elbow, bow tie or corkscrew -- for a different look





1: Chicken-noodle Soup

A perfect dinner for a cold day, chicken-noodle soup is another kid favorite. This classic soup can be homemade or from a can and usually includes chicken, noodles, carrots, celery and onions. Soups can be high in sodium, so look for reduced sodium varieties; encourage your children to have a glass of water with lunch or dinner to quench their thirst
Even though chicken is in the name of this meal, make sure that your soup actually has large chicken chunks.