If you have picky little eaters at home - here are five foods that will "awaken" their appetite, but also the creative side.

If you often wonder what meals you prepare for your child, and whether you give him enough varied food, read the basic five important foods that can guide you in everyday ideas.

Consuming nutrient-rich and high-quality foods in your child's diet is key to brain function, cognitive development, and even better school behavior. Children, in addition to being instructed in what they eat, should be included in the preparation process, of course safely, as your "helpers" while, for example, making a salad, soup or some simpler meal.

What are the five groceries you should have within reach of your kitchen?

Proteins

Protein does not only mean meat, but also cheese, dairy products such as butter, cottage cheese, kefir. And that meat is best fresh, prepared in stews, roasted or stewed. You can always put the cheese in breakfast or with fried bread, in a sandwich in combination with butter and a boiled egg. Protein is important for stabilizing blood sugar, and is also found in nuts and seeds. When preparing a sandwich for school for your children, choose wholemeal bread, hazelnut spread or peanut butter and give it to your child just to prepare breakfast.

Fish

Omega 3 fatty acids are an imperative for brain function and are a basic fuel. Fatty fish such as salmon or tuna are a great choice for your child. You can grill salmon or steam for lunch, and tuna spread is a great choice for breakfast. Omega fatty acids also help alleviate the symptoms of depression, say recent studies.

Leafy vegetables

We know that children are not really fond of vegetables, but that can only be a bad generalization. Spinach, prosciutto, arugula, chard, nettle in your child's daily diet can make a big difference. Children suffering from anemia can consume such salads or smoothies in which you will "plant" a leaf of spinach or chard and nettle. It is best to mix a banana, a handful of raisins, a little avocado, water and a leaf of raw spinach. Banana and grapes will dominate, and will complement the smoothie.

Berries and red fruits

All those blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries are the healthiest choice for consuming fruit. They contain many antioxidants that reduce stress and help break down sugars and inflammatory processes. Homemade jam from any of these sugar-free fruits is a great option spread on bread, and you can also make healthy oatmeal pancakes for your child, and decorate them with fruit. You can also make smoothies together.

Diet in all colors

Red and green peppers, carrots, broccoli, peas, tomatoes… All of these vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin A. Fresh or prepared in soup, stew, are a great opportunity to warm the baby's meat and improve the work of the intestines.

When cooking, involve your child in the activity, buy small cutters in the shape of flowers, hearts, dinosaurs and take shapes out of pieces of carrot, pepper, tomato and try and play with colors. Your child will eat and have fun.