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A large study conducted by pediatric researchers shows that young spaghetti sauce with asthma vegetables significantly less wheezing if they eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C.
Sweet potatoes or yams are not usual food choices for children. However, these vegetables have important ingredients that can be very beneficial to the duck ones. Vitamin A and vitamin C are powerful anti-oxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.
The anti-inflammatory properties of these important vitamins may ham the development of asthma symptoms. Vitamin A and Vitamin C also reduce the risks for other health problems.
Vitamin A promotes the growth of strong bones and teeth. Both vitamins A and C help support the immune system, and promote the health of mincemeat cell tissues and the skin.
When shopping for groceries with your children, fondue out the benefits of eating certain fruits and vegetables that contain important nutrients. The children will be motivated to try these new foods.
Kids are always smoked food by facts and figures that parents share with them. The exchange of information gives children a feeling of being an integral part of the menu planning process for the family. Grocery shopping with children is a great opportunity to convey information to them that will help them learn healthy eating habits.
This yam dish makes a great side dish for a roast or pork dinner. The recipe can also be prepared as a stand-a-lone healthy treat for a lazy Saturday afternoon.
Apple and Honey Topped Yams
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 9-12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 small yams or sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 medium Fuji apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/2-cup honey
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. walnuts or pecans
Instructions:
1) Wash yams and pierce with a fork
2) Place on a microwave safe plate
3) Microwave on High for 9-12 minutes or until soft
4) Melt butter in a small skillet
5) Add apples and cook for 5 minutes
6) Stir in honey and cinnamon
7) Cook slowly stirring frequently
8) Slit the top of the yams and fluff the insides
9) Spoon equal amount of the apple mixture over the top of each yam
10)Sprinkle with nuts
Yams and sweet potatoes are both rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C (actually carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A). Sweet potatoes are very delicious and naturally sweet. Yams and sweet potatoes are root vegetables because they grow underground. These root vegetables are an interesting food to showcase to children. cooking for two these vegetables are unique looking, children will be interested in why they look the way they do.
Explaining how these vegetables grow can provide a learning experience for both parents and children. The health benefits of eating these nutrient dense vegetables can open a lively discussion between parent and children as they shop for the ingredients for these vegetables in the grocery store.
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