Shaping Healthy Eating Habits in Children

Shaping Healthy Eating Habits in Children

Key Ingredients and Innovative Alternatives

Published: 23.09.2024

Food manufacturers play a crucial role in shaping the eating habits of children and adolescents. They are responsible for the final composition of products, their quality, and the new offerings available in stores. By making sustainable supply chain choices and focusing on ingredients from sustainable agriculture, manufacturers enhance the value of their products. Today’s food market is characterized by a wide range of products, including snacks.

According to the recommendations of the Polish Institute of Food and Nutrition, we should consume around 4–5 meals a day, spaced every 3–4 hours. Regular eating and maintaining a diet rich in nutrients and vitamins will provide more energy and boost brain efficiency.

In today’s fast-paced world, stress and numerous responsibilities often push lunch to the background, leading to monotony. This can be especially problematic when we need to prepare not just for ourselves, but also for our children. Often, we run out of ideas for original and healthy meals, and traditional sandwiches still dominate lunchboxes.

Lunch is an incredibly important meal during the day, especially crucial during periods of rapid growth in children. Therefore, it is essential to develop and nurture their taste preferences from an early age. There are many ways to diversify lunch, from oatmeal and pancakes to cookies. One thing is certain: a well-balanced diet should be based on fruits and vegetables, which are excellent sources of fiber, vitamins, and valuable micronutrients. Additionally, it’s worth choosing products with simple ingredients. For baked goods, plant-based flours are a great alternative to traditional gluten-containing flours. Flours made from legumes like lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas are non-allergenic, making them a great option for children with allergies.

Snacks also play an important role in a child’s daily diet. Manufacturers compete to offer innovative ideas in terms of form, color, and flavor. It’s essential that these snacks are not only tasty but also healthy. The market offers many exciting products such as fruit purees, gummies, energy balls, and bars. One Polish brand, Crispy Natural, offers fruit and vegetable chips. Their dried fruit and vegetable slices are an ideal choice for those who love crunchy snacks and want their favorite flavors at hand. Importantly, these products contain no added sugars, preservatives, or artificial colors.

As a producer of dried foods, we offer products rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals sourced from natural origins. We specialize in natural food ingredients, with quality as the cornerstone of our business. Carefully selected raw materials are dried using advanced technology, ensuring the preservation of natural colors, flavors, and aromas.

 

 

 

Article published as a part of the project: “Promotion of the PAULA ingredients brand on foreign markets” (no. FENG.02.25-IP.02-0040/23) implemented under Measure 02.25 Promotion of the brand of innovative SME of European Funds for a Modern Economy Program 2021 – 2027 (FENG). 

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