Superfoods for Kids!

I just came across a cool article from Parenting.com that discusses the 10 "superfoods" that children should have in their diets. Here is the list, and some ways that I incorporate these into our families meals and snacks.

1. Blueberries

•  As-is, smoothies, popsicles, pancakes/waffles

2. Tofu

• Firm - cubed and given as a finger food or marinated and grilled

3. Tomatoes

• As-is, sliced on sandwiches, diced in salads, pureed for sauces (a food that is actually healthier cooked)

4. Low-fat Greek yogurt

• As-is,  blended in smoothies, used in place of mayo on sandwiches and salads (is far more available recently!)

5. Cabbage

• Mixed with salads, slaw

6. Salmon

• Grilled, made into salad, made into cakes/patties

7. Cocoa (dark)

•  Sprinkled on anything!

8. Black beans

• Mixed with corn, tomatoes, etc. for salsa, blended as dip, can be added to any Mexican dish

9. Basil

• Easily blends in many sauces

10. Cinnamon

• Sprinkled on anything!