Nature has given us a variety of summer foods. Let’s have a look at how we can incorporate some of these in your child’s diet plan.

Watermelon

Summer fruit - watermelon is a powerhouse of the antioxidant glutathione. It strengthens the immune system and helps fight infection . To get the maximum glutathione, one should eat the red pulpy flesh near the white rind. 

Fun Recipe: Watermelon Yogurt Pops 

Blend together watermelon, yogurt, honey, and lemon juice,  until smooth. 

Transfer the mixture to popsicle molds. 

Add a few pieces of banana and insert popsicle sticks. 

Freeze until firm. 

Muskmelon 

This summer fruit is a great pick to stay refreshed and hydrated during the hot weather. Loaded with antioxidants like, beta-carotene, vitamin C and folic acid – muskmelon is also known as an immune boosting food. 

Fun Recipe: Muskmelon Sorbet

Take some frozen muskmelon and frozen banana along with honey. Add everything into a food processor. 

Churn until you get a smooth paste. 

Freeze for 4 to 6 hours before serving. 

Lemons

Lemons are high in vitamin C, a strong antioxidant that enhances the immune system. Superior in antiviral and antibacterial properties – this supernatural coolant food item can be easily added in your child’s diet plan.

Fun Recipe: Lemon and Cucumber Cooler

In a pitcher add grated cucumber and ginger.

Add some lemon juice, honey and rock salt to it. 

Add water, stir well and serve chilled. 

Yogurt

Yogurt is yet another superfood to keep you cool. Rich in vitamin B12, this immune boosting food helps produce infection-fighting cells in the body. 

Fun Recipe: Yogurt and chia seeds smoothie 

Blend yogurt with mint and water till smooth. 

Sweeten it with the honey

Add chia seeds and serve chill. 

All the fun recipes mentioned above are simple and easy to prepare. These recipes will not only keep your child healthy but will also help them stay hydrated and active throughout the summer. 

If you are looking for more such diet tips or food recipes for kids contact Kanupirya Khanna. One of the best child dieticians in Delhi Kanupriya can help you meet the nutritional needs of your child to promote their physical as well as mental growth.