1. Berries Strawberries and blueberries are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and phytochemicals. They protect healthy cells from damage, boosting the immune system. How to prepare it: Use berries as toppings for ice cream, yogurt, pancakes and cereal. Add blueberries to pancake batter to make blueberry pancakes. 2. Eggs High in protein and vitamins, eggs are […]
I got used to being a shorty and I don’t think it held me back in life — unless you count ruling out a career as a runway model (wink, wink). However, I wouldn’t have minded a little extra boost in the height department. All kids can’t grow up to be as tall as basketball […]
Individual calorie needs vary because they are based on gender, age and activity level. On average, an 8-year-old girl should consume 1,400 to 1,800 calories each day depending on activity level. At this age, boys and girls usually need to consume about the same number of calories, but boys will need more calories as they […]
A balanced diet can help your 3-year-old achieve optimal growth and development and create healthy eating habits that reduce the risk for chronic diseases and obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth chart provides a guideline to help monitor your child’s growth in weight and height in relation to age Calorie Recommendation The […]
Your child’s maximum height is determined by genetics. Kids generally end up between the average of their parents’ heights and the height of the parent of the same sex. He may also follow your growth pattern, so if you had your growth spurt later in your teen years, he may also shoot up around the […]
The taller you are, the easier life is. That’s why if most parents could help their kids grow a bit taller, they’d jump at the chance. Now, a new study by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis has an intriguing result that could get a lot of parents thinking. First, some background. Study after […]
A kid’s height is determined by many factors, genetics being the main one. But, did you know that eating the right foods and maintaining a healthy nutritional balance also plays a part? From the moment of birth kids will typically grow an extra two and a half inches each year, with that number often doubling […]
