Little ones are usually brimming with lots of natural energy but sometimes they may benefit from an extra boost, perhaps at the end of a busy week or when they are recovering from a bug. We have chosen recipes that contains the key nutrients for energy, such as B vitamins (found in oats, eggs and wholegrains), iron and good quality protein.

 

BOOST: Good quality protein - lean meat, eggs, pulses (red, green, yellow and brown lentils, beans, chickpeas, green beans, kidney beans, black-eyed peas, runner beans), nuts & seeds, leafy green vegetables (kale, spinach, watercress). 

Brown rice, oats, peanuts, avocadoes, figs, dates, apricots, blackstrap molasses (available in health food shops).

 

AVOID: Refined sugar foods such as sugary drinks, cakes, biscuits, muffins, chocolate & sweets.

 

See recipes below: