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The blankets are out and the chills are in, which means that the UAE Winters are knocking on the doors, but are you ready???<\/p>\n
Parents already have a tough job keeping up with the nutrition of their kids and this blog will shed light on how you can keep your children healthy this winter:<\/p>\n
Thankfully all of these items can easily be found in your favorite Dubai hypermarket<\/strong> or supermarket.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Essential winter foods: <\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Spinach<\/strong> \u2013 Other than Lutein and Folate, leafy vegetables are rich in Vitamin A, C and more thus making it and other leafy vegetables a superfood for everyone, especially kids. The dietary fibers in leafy vegetables keep digestive issues at bay as well.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Beetroot<\/strong> \u2013 Beetroot can be one of the best ways to tackle a child\u2019s sugar cravings. Beetroot in your daily diet takes care of Vitamin A, B and C requirements.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mustard Leaves<\/strong> \u2013 Mustard leaves are a must in winters as they may improve your digestion, reduce cholesterol, improve immunity and may reduce inflammation as well.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Garlic<\/strong> \u2013 Garlic is rich in \u2018allicin\u2019, an organosulfur compound, which is an antioxidant that helps keep issues like \u2018common cold\u2019 at bay.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Carrots<\/strong> \u2013 Rich in beta-carotene, carrots help promote white blood cells (WBC) that promote immunity by fighting against viral infections.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sweet potatoes<\/strong> \u2013 an excellent substitute for your regular French fries, sweet potatoes pack vitamin A and potassium.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pomegranate<\/strong> \u2013 Now who doesn\u2019t like Pomegranate or its juice?! Parents will be excited to learn that the antioxidant-rich fruit may help deal with intestinal worms, which is a common issue with kids.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Oranges<\/strong> \u2013 Perhaps you already know this but \u2018oranges\u2019 are too good for us to ignore. Oranges can be a gift in winters due to the rich vitamin C content and additional fibers. Oranges in a kids diet may help maintain a healthy immune system.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gooseberries<\/strong> \u2013 Like Oranges, Gooseberries are an excellent source of vitamin C as well. From pickles to Jams, you have multiple delicious possibilities with Gooseberries.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dates<\/strong> \u2013 This gift of the desert is an excellent dessert option. Its sweet nature makes it an instant hit among the kids. Moreover, the extra nutrients like vitamins, minerals and fiber is a \u2018cherry on top\u2019.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n