50 Foods Before Age 2
Good habits begin at home and the earliest learning is taught by parents. Health and nutrition can be the trickiest learned habits.
Kids can be picky eaters. Sometimes, it can be hard for parents to really give their children the nutrition they need from fruits, vegetables and proteins.
That’s why it is important to introduce these 50 foods to your kids before age 2; please note that some of these food need to be pureed or cooked to avoid choking hazards and always check with your doctor first.
Artichokes
Bell peppers
Black beans
Broccoli
Brown Rice
Brussels sprouts
Butternut squash
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chicken
Coconut
Cod
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Eggs
Feta cheese
Granola
Green beans
Honeydew melon
Hummus
Iceberg lettuce
Jicama
Kale
Kidney beans
Lentils
Mozzarella cheese
Mushrooms
Olive slices
Oranges
Peaches
Pears
Pineapple
Plums
Pumpkin
Purple potatoes
Quinoa
Radishes
Romaine lettuce
Salmon
Salsa
Spinach
Strawberries
Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Watermelon
Whole-wheat pasta
Yogurt
The perfect way to utilize this list, is to place it on the refrigerator and check off what food your child liked, and tried. This way, you can easily keep track of what food your child has tasted and liked.
Healthy kids are better learners and miss less school due to illness. Early learning goes a long way toward a successful future.
Start encouraging variety with your children today!
Written by: Amanda Haase
