Proteins are the main building blocks for the body and necessary for a child\u2019s growth and development. They help in building muscles, tissues and organs, fueling brains and aiding in specialized functions. A \u201ccomplete\u201d protein includes all nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot produce on their own. The average 4-6-year-old preschooler requires about 22 grams of protein a day, while an older 7-10-year-old requires about 28 grams of protein a day.<\/p>\n
Hence, the intake of protein cannot be ignored for your child. Here is a list of vegetarian food items that will give adequate protein to your child.<\/p>\n
Dairy products<\/strong> \u2013 Due to their high protein, vitamin D, and calcium content, dairy foods like Milk, Curd, Cheese, Butter, and Paneer are good choice for maintaining strong bones.<\/p>\n Legumes<\/strong> – These are the most affordable vegetarian protein sources. And there are so many to choose from like chickpeas, lentils, green peas, soybeans and kidney beans<\/p>\n Soy products<\/strong> – Full of protein and low in fat are an important addition to a healthy diet.<\/p>\n Nuts<\/strong> \u2013 Being a good source of protein, fiber and fats, nuts like cashews, almonds, pistachios and walnuts are healthy snack option<\/p>\n Seeds<\/strong> \u2013 Pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds are another good source of protein. You can eat seeds out of hand as snacks, but it\u2019s also easy to use them as garnishes or primary ingredients in a wide variety of dishes.<\/p>\n Vegetables<\/strong> \u2013 Like spinach, sweet corn, artichokes, broccoli, green peas, white Mushrooms, kale, cauliflower, parsley, cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes can be used to create a protein-fueled dish.<\/p>\n Oats<\/strong> – These little whole-grain goodies are a nutrition powerhouse.<\/p>\n Quinoa<\/strong> – This is a quick-cooking option instead of rice. You can even use it in soups or salads.<\/p>\n So parents pull out your shopping cart and hit the nearest store to fill your kitchen with these protein rich food items and ensure a strong, confident and healthy life for your baby!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Proteins are the main building blocks for the body and necessary for a child\u2019s growth and development….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":896,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-895","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n