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Many parents are looking forward to this moment when the child can already feed on its own. But often they themselves postpone the onset of this moment, they say, is still too small.
And, meanwhile, a schoolchild, returning from class, can have a snack on his own, without waiting for lunch or dinner. Or, during quarantine or vacations, having remained at home for some time without parents, he must be able to take care of satisfying his hunger. And here it is important that convenient and healthy products are in sight and in the kitchen.
How to fill the refrigerator so as not to leave our children hungry?
Vegetables and fruits
They are healthy sources of vitamins and minerals that every child needs. They will provide energy and keep the brain working. Keep enough of these foods in the fridge to make it easy to make a salad or just have a snack whole. Apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers.
Dairy and sour-milk products
These products are important for the growth and harmonious development of the child’s skeletal system. It is a source of protein, calcium and vitamin D. Plus, these foods are ready-to-eat or easy to make a quick snack. Drink kefir, fermented baked milk, mix cottage cheese with sour cream and berries – and your student will wait for you from work in a good mood.
Healthy snack
Your kitchen shouldn’t have a lot of forbidden sweets and heavy sweet pastries. A smart snack will not harm you, but will help you stay full. These are all kinds of nuts, dried fruits that will increase immunity, pacify hunger and help you focus on your homework.
Convenient workpieces
If your child can handle the microwave, prepare in advance convenient portions that you can easily warm up or cook – pancakes, cabbage rolls, cereals, pieces of meat. It is important that they are “cooked” as not all children follow the reheating instructions exactly and run the risk of eating raw food.
Breakfast and lunch ready
Even if you discourage convenience foods, you can sometimes use them to keep your kids hungry. Muesli, which you just need to pour over with yogurt, portioned lasagna, soups, cutlets, which you just need to heat up in the oven. If the child stays at home only occasionally, this can help you out.
Buy a multicooker
It is not difficult to operate a multicooker, the main thing is to explain to the child the proportions for cooking – and any schoolchild will cope with the preparation of porridge, and there will be more for you. Of course, children are unlikely to cook soup, but they can easily heat up a meal.
Good luck to your students!