Eating well is a balancing act
The Food Guide encourages you to eat a variety of healthy foods each day. We agree this is important, but also understand it can be difficult with a toddler. You have to pick your battles!
While your child may love certain foods, they aren’t always the most nutritious or well-balanced options. There may also be foods they refuse to eat, making it hard to achieve nutritional balance. And, as they grow older, you probably won’t be around to ensure balance at every meal and snack time. As you learn to let go, you could use a nutritional toddler & child drink, in addition to well-balanced snacks and meals to ensure your child is getting all the nutrients they need as outlined by the Food Guide.
Enfagrow A+® provides 26 nutrients to help support normal growth, including DHA, protein and a fibre blend. It is an excellent source of calcium, and contains iron and vitamins C and D. Proper nutrition helps support your child’s normal brain development which is important at a young age, as approximately 90% of your child’s brain will develop by age 5.
Offering a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains and proteins is important to a healthy diet. Your child won’t like everything you give them, but eventually you will find your healthy go-to foods.
Providing nutritious snacks between well-balanced meals helps provide the nutrients and energy of a growing child.
Water is the best choice for drinks, but milk is a healthy option. Limit juices and other sugary drinks.
Health Canada encourages eating when you are hungry. Your child or their behaviours will tell you when they are hungry or full.
Try to offer small meals and snacks at regular times throughout the day. A hungry toddler can be a challenge, so always be prepared with a handy snack.
