We know it’s important to get kids to eat healthy foods, but what about getting them on board with healthy drinks? Here are 5 healthy drinks for kids besides water.
Milk is the healthiest drink for children. Milk contains protein, fat and carbohydrates plus other essential nutrients such as calcium, riboflavin, phosphorus, vitamins A, D, B5 and B12. These all help to grow healthy bodies, strong bones and teeth and keep the kid strong.
Nutritional drinks also fall into this category. They are one of the best health drinks for children and are safe to consume. As they come in several flavours and taste delicious, kids usually like to have them. However, do make a note of the ingredients before selecting a drink. Healthy Tangy Electrolyte Drink you can make for your kid with honey, salt, water and fresh orange & lemon juice.
Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are healthy for children as they are a natural source of nutrients. You can make them delicious by mixing natural sweeteners such as dates instead of making them sugary. The ingredients are also available as one can choose any seasonal vegetables and available fruits.
Buttermilk is an amazing probiotic drink. According to Ayurveda, buttermilk is ‘cool’ in inherent nature and thus prevent from derogatory effects of scorching heat. Traditionally, the liquid left after churning butter out of cream. So there is practically little or no butter left in buttermilk. Buttermilk is rich in nutrients. It contains Calcium, vitamin D and other minerals. It means that if your kid is not fond of milk, a glass of buttermilk will ensure that he/she gets his share of nutrients.
Soups Children tend to love a bit of dipping or mixing. So thick and tangy soups made with tomatoes, carrots, and other vegetables can be used as a perfect evening time drink alongside a small snack. Adding a little bit of sugar, cream, and grated cheese makes the kids love it and ask for more. Soups are a perfect substitute for cooked vegetables which kids often avoid.
> Alma Siddiqua
5 Healthy Drinks for Kids
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