Here we are at the part 2 of my article. Let’s continue with the other five foods that can make your kid smarter.

6. Berries

Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries are the good ones for your kids. Choose the berries with more intense color cause it shows that there are more nutrition in them. Studies have shown that there are improved memory with the extracts of blueberries and strawberries. Berries seeds are also a good source of omega-3 fats.

How to give more berries to your kids:

* Add berries to veggies. Add them to veggies that may need a flavor boost. For example, sliced sweet cherries with broccoli or strawberries with green beans.

* Toss berries into a green salad

* Add chopped berries to a jar of salsa

* Add berries to yogurt, hot or cold cereal, or dips

* Top berries with nonfat whipped topping

7. Beans

Beans give energy from their protein and complex carbs, fiber, vitamins and minerals. These foods help to keep your child’s energy and thinking level at peak all afternoon if he enjoy them with lunch.

Tips for eating more beans:

* Sprinkle beans over salad and top with salsa

* Mash vegetarian beans and spread on a tortila

* Mash or fill a pita pocket with beans and add shredded lettuce and low-fat cheese

* Add beans to spaghetti sauce and salsa

* Mashed beans with applesauce (your baby will love it!)

8. Colorful Veggies

Choose tomatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, and spinach for your kids to get antioxidants that keep brain cells strong and healthy.

How to give your kid more veggies:

* Try sweet potato fries. Cut up in wedges or sticks. Spray them with vegetable oil cooking spray and then bake them in the oven (400 degrees, 20 minutes or until they start to brown).

* Make pumpkin muffins. Mix 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin with a box of your favorite cake or muffin mix. Stir them and follow the directions.

* Fit baby carrots and tiny tomatoes into your kid’s lunch bags.

* Make spinach salads with lot of strawberries, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds stuffed in them.

* Sneak all sorts of chopped veggies into spaghetti sauce, soups, and stews.

9. Milk and Yogurt

Dairy foods like milk and yogurt are packed with protein and B-vitamins that are important for growth of brain tissue, neurotransmitters, and enzymes. These foods also provide a bigger protein and carbohydrates - source of energy for the brain. The vitamin D in milk and yogurt also benefits the neuromuscular system and overall life cycle of human cells.

How to make your kids eat more dairy:

* Put low-fat milk over cereal

* Give your kid calcium and vitamin D fortified juices

* Cheese sticks are great snacks that you can give to your kid

* In a tall glass, layer yogurt with berries (fresh, frozen, or dried) and chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts).

10. Lean Beef (or Meat Alternative)

Lean beef is a good best absorbed of iron - an essential mineral that helps your kid stay energized and concentrate at school. Just 1 ounce a day can help the body absorb iron from other sources. Beef also contains zinc, which helps with memory.

How to help your kid to eat more iron from beef and its alternative:

* For dinner, grill kebobs with beef chunks and veggies

* Stir fry a bit of beef with your kid’s favorite veggies

* Grill black bean or soy burger, then top with salsa or tomato slice

Now, you know what you should give to your kid to make him/her smarter. It’s so easy to practice. Isn’t it?

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