Diet & Nutrition
Written on 20 April 2021
It is very vital to have your baby's meal plan chalked out to avoid last-minute confusion on what to make. The meal plan needs to have healthy options so that your baby grows the right way during his initial years. A good meal plan will also help you in avoiding unnecessary junk consumption by your baby. Food options available are unending and in such a scenario, it becomes absolutely difficult to draw a plan for your baby! Here’s some help...
Must have elements in your baby's diet:
A few nutrition boosters are necessary for your baby and, hence, must be incorporated into their routine. Here is a list!
Dairy products: Milk, curd, paneer, yogurt need to be an irreplaceable part in your child's meal plan!
Healthy Oils: Walnuts, flaxseeds, soybeans, and other nuts are rich in minerals and Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs).
Vitamin A: Carrots, Kale, and Spinach
Citrus Fruits: Lemons, oranges, guavas, mangoes, bananas and tomatoes.
VItamin D: Loads of sunshine
Here is a mock meal plan that you can follow for your 2-year-old:
Monday:
Breakfast |
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Mid-morning |
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Lunch |
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Evening Snack |
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Dinner |
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Tuesday:
Breakfast |
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Mid-morning |
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Lunch |
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Evening Snack |
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Dinner |
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Wednesday:
Breakfast |
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Mid-morning |
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Lunch |
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Evening Snack |
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Dinner |
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Thursday:
Breakfast |
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Mid-morning |
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Lunch |
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Evening Snack |
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Dinner |
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Friday:
Breakfast |
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Mid-morning |
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Lunch |