Toddlers & Healthy Eating Habits

Teaching your children healthy eating habits will last a lifetime. That’s why it’s important to start the process as early as possible.

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Food on The Go

Toddlers are always on the go, so always have healthy snacks on hand at home and in their lunch boxes. Choose from a rainbow of colours and give your children a variety of fruit and vegetables that will help to boost their immune systems, support activity and promote growth
Limit snack foods that are high in saturated fat, sugar and salt. Look for foods rich in vitamin C such as broccoli, kiwi fruit, strawberries and oranges instead
Your toddler is learning all the time, so remember to teach them about what they’re eating and encourage them to drink lots of water. Snacks like whole wheat crackers, fruit, cheese cubes, unsweetened yoghurt and dried fruit are perfect for quick energy snacks, and breakfast is the number one meal of the day

Fussy eaters can be a challenge for parents. Try to increase their intake of fruit and vegetables by preparing them in different and appealing ways. Vary the texture by baking, grilling, mashing, microwaving and even blending into soups or pasta sauces.

Probiotics offer great immune support, so choose yoghurt and cheeses with HOWARU™ cultures
Let your toddler enjoy juicy slices of citrus fruit or squeeze a little lemon juice on fish, rice and tomato salad to increase their vitamin C uptake.