15 - 18 Months

Healthy toddler diet

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We are what we eat, so the sooner we start building a healthy toddler diet the better. Here are some nutrition building blocks for a bright and healthy child.

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Avoid too many whole grains, sugar, salt or saturated fats

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Offer a variety of foods, to train your toddler’s taste buds

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Aim for 2-3 portions of milk and dairy (or suitable plant-based substitutes) a day.

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Aim for 5 portions of fruit and veg a day. They can be fresh, frozen, raw, cooked, canned, juiced or even dried.

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Aim for 2-3 portions of lean meat, fish or vegetarian alternatives for toddlers a day.

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Aim for five portions of starchy carbohydrates a day. Keep the portions small as carbs can be very filling.

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Choose unsaturated fats from vegetable sources (e.g. rapeseed or olive oil) instead of saturated fats from meat and dairy products.

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Growing minds and bodies use up their reserves quickly. Keep your toddler topped up with 2-3 healthy snacks a day.

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Aim for 6-8 drinks a day. Water and unflavoured milk (or plant-based alternatives like soya or rice milk) are best.

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t’s recommended that all children have a daily supplement with vitamins A, C, and D until they’re five years old.

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