Never Too Young to Enjoy California Avocados
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Never Too Young to Enjoy California Avocados
Summary
Children, like adults, can benefit from eating at least five servings of colorful fruits and vegetables each day. Yet, many fall short. Introducing California avocados into their diet is an excellent way to promote a healthy lifestyle from a young age.
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Children need as many fruits and vegetables as adults do, but many aren't getting enough. According to a study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 23 to 33 percent of infants and toddlers don’t consume even a single serving of fruit daily. Increasing their intake is crucial, and keeping your kitchen stocked with a variety of produce, like fresh California avocados, can help improve their diet.
Incorporating California avocados is not only easy but delicious. One serving (about 1/5 of a medium avocado or two tablespoons mashed) contains just 55 calories and is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests introducing solid foods to infants between four and six months old, with foods being mashed or pureed for the first year. California avocados can be easily mashed with a spoon for a quick and nutritious snack for your baby.
For older children, avocados can be a tasty snack on their own or paired with other foods. Remember, children may initially refuse new foods, but persistence will eventually promote healthier eating habits.
Here's a simple and tasty recipe for older children, showcasing California avocados:
Pick Up Sticks
Recipe provided by the California Avocado Commission.
Ingredients:
- 12 long, thin pretzel sticks
- 1/4 ripe California avocado, seeded, peeled, and cubed
- 6 oz 75% light Cheddar cheese, diced into twelve 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 large red apple, cored and cubed
- 12 red grapes
Instructions:
1. Cube the avocado and apple.
2. Use a wooden skewer to make holes in the avocado, apple, and grapes.
3. Thread one grape, one cheese cube, one apple cube, and one avocado cube onto each pretzel stick.
4. Repeat the process to make 12 "Pick Up Sticks."
Serves: 3
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 212
Total Fat: 7.7g
Saturated Fat: 3.3g
Calories from fat: 32%
Calories from saturated fat: 14%
Protein: 19g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 402mg
For more healthy recipes, visit [www.5aday.org](http://www.5aday.org) or [www.avocado.org](http://www.avocado.org).
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