There are children who are perfectly content on wolfing down malunggay, carrots, pechay, and other vegetables. And then there are others who just won’t have them at all. Some kids can be picky eaters that’s why it’s best to introduce them to healthy food at an early age.
How do you do just that? The best place to start is by making sure that you have nutritious ingredients available at home. It’s easier to cook and prepare healthy meals when you have the ingredients on hand. This helps you see to it that wholesome and delicious meals become staples in your kid’s diet. At the same time, it helps you offer a variety of nourishing meals to encourage healthy eating habits.
Aside from getting healthy snacks and ulam ready, having a glass of age-appropriate milk like NESTOGROW helps provide your child with an array of important nutrients like calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, DHA, and iron to support his growth and development. Best of all, it has probiotics that help the body absorb nutrients, promote healthy digestion, and boost the immune system. Pair up some of the trusty meal ideas (and treats!) below with NESTOGROW to help ensure your child gets all the nutrition he needs to help him grow happy and healthy.
Here’s a healthy twist to your classic pancakes. Add some bananas to your pancake recipe. Bananas are a great source of potassium, fiber, protein, and antioxidants. You can make pancakes from scratch by combining flour, baking powder, salt, oil, eggs, and ripe bananas. It’s a quick and easy way to serve up a nutritious and scrumptious breakfast. 
Who doesn’t love champorado, right? It’s a favorite Filipino breakfast that uses glutinous rice or malagkit and tablea cacao. Aside from being delicious, champorado is also nutrient-filled, thanks to table cacao that’s rich in disease-fighting antioxidants, iron, and bone-building magnesium.
Speaking of breakfast, here’s one that you can make ahead of time for those days when you’re busy. In a jar or a bowl, mix in some rolled oats, fresh milk, and honey. Top it off with some raisins or dried fruits for flavor, cover tightly, and pop the mixture in the fridge in the evening. Come morning, you have a nutritious, fiber-rich breakfast that’s ready to be served.
Usually, omelets are reserved for breakfast, but you can also whip it up for a quick healthy snack. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and antioxidants. Try adding in chopped greens like spinach and arugula to make your omelets extra special. Children also love cheese, so throw in a handful for a creamy, flavorful omelet.
For a fun treat this summer, put your child’s favorite fruits in a blender, puree until smooth, pour into a mold, and pop it in the freezer. Try a combination of mango and bananas for tropical popsicles. You also can’t go wrong with pineapples and strawberries for a tangy treat.
- Bone broth with chicken or noodles
Bring out your instant pot or your trusty soup pan for this hearty broth. Let your beef or chicken bones simmer together with a generous helping of vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaves, and more. Add some chicken meat and noodles and you’ve got a comforting and nutrient-packed meal that’s perfect for lunch and dinner. 
There’s something about clear broths that really warms the heart and the tummy. The classic chicken tinola recipe is a ginger-based broth with chicken, green papaya, and malunggay. If your child loves soupy meals, this one is sure to be a hit. You’ll have him asking for more rice in no time.
Instead of the usual ground pork, why don’t you try substituting your lumpia recipe with fish for a healthy helping of vitamin D and omega-3? Don’t forget to sneak in some vegetables like carrots and celery for added nutrients.
This looks like a simple drink, but it’s really a meal in itself because it has vegetables, fruits, and nuts. If you’re having a hard time feeding your child with veggies, this may just help. Choose from spinach, kale, or malunggay, and dump it in the blender together with your choice of fruits such as banana, pineapple, and orange. Remember to add in some nuts like almonds and macadamia, too.
Pop some carrots, sweet potatoes, garlic, cauliflower, and onions in the oven. But before you do, drizzle them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Serve this on the side of beef tapa or pork chop, or puree them into a hearty soup!
What do all these meals and treats have in common? Aside from being nutritious, they all go well with a glass of NESTOGROW. Pair them up with this growing-up milk drink so your kid can enjoy all the benefits of milk such as bone and teeth maintenance, tissue-building and growth, iron-absorption, and brain development.
You’ll also be happy to know that other than these benefits, NESTOGROW has tummy-friendly ingredients. It is packed with a special probiotic called L. Comfortis that aids with your child’s digestion, helps the body absorb nutrients, and boosts the immune system.
Help your kids grow happy and healthy. NESTOGROW is an age-appropriate milk you can count on because it is packed with tummy-friendly ingredients that help support their growth and development.
NESTOGROW 4 is not a breastmilk substitute but a milk drink suited for health children above 3 years old.
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