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OILY FISH
'Fish like salmon, tuna (fresh, not canned), sardines and mackerel are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids,' says nutiritonal scientist Bridget Aisbitt from the British Nutrition Foundation. 'But your child shouldn't have more than two portions a week.'
If your child isn't keen on fish, make a fishcake mixed with potato and coated in breadcrumbs. This can be roasted in the oven or fried.
AVOCADO
A real power-house food, full of that other essential fatty acid, omega-6, which is also key for brain development.
Simply mash and serve with breadsticks, or combine with other fruits like banana for a super-healthy energising snack. A great fast food - pop one in a bag inside your handbag for when you're out and about and mash it on the spot to eat with a hunk of bread.
BEANS OR MARMITE ON TOAST
In tests, toast was shown to boost children's cognitive skills, but when the tests got tougher, toast with high-protein beans worked best.
Marmite is packed with B vitamins, whose brain-boosting powers have been proven in countless studies.
Great at any time of day - breakfast, lunch, supper or an in-between snack.
WHOLEWHEAT CEREALS OR BREAD
These are full of vitamins B12 and B6.
From 6 months, it's OK to give your child wholewheat foods which contain wheatgerm, a source of choline.
But be aware of portion sizes, so your child doesn't get too full and not have room for other food groups.
YOGHURT
A big hit with little ones, yoghurt contains an important amino acid that helps to improve memory and keep your toddler alert and chirpy.
Yoghurt is a great lunchtime pud that will see him ready to face the challenges of the afternoon.
Fruit and raw veg dippers are also a great way to serve plain yoghurt - or try making your own fruity flavours by stirring mashed raspberries, sliced banana, strawberries or stewed apple into natural yoghurt. It's a great way to use up fruit that's slightly past its best too.
BERRIES
Research shows that strawberries and blueberries help improve concentration, short-term memory and coordination.
They are also delicious whole, on cereal or whizzed up into a smoothie, pus berries help contribute to their 5-a-day.
Pop a bowl of berries in front of your toddler while he's watching TV or doing a puzzle and odds are he'll eat them up without even noticing what he's doing.
source: babyexpert.com
We're not big on fish but I compensate that with other food as well. So my tot is just adorable with all his clever and smart antics - always a crowd drawer. Just thid night, we've noticed that he's grown quite a bit lately but we didn't notice because he's always covered because of the weather. He was displaying his muscles (which doesn't need apidexin) and he's just funny.
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