Biting into a sweet, juicy strawberry screams that summer is in full swing. Children
of all ages seem to love these plump, red berries. Why not introduce your toddler
or preschooler to this vitamin-packed fruit?
"Strawberries are a fun and nutritious option for toddlers and preschoolers," says Peggy O'Shea, a Boston-based nutritionist and president of the Massachusetts Dietetic Association. "Not only are they bright and colorful (which kids love), but they pack a powerful nutritious punch (which Moms and Dads love), and can even be fun to grow and pick!"
Strawberries are a fun and nutritious option for toddlers. |
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Unlike some other fruits, strawberries can be grown quite easily at home – even in a patio planter. "And having delicious and healthy strawberries to pick will delight most children!" O'Shea says. But how do they stack up nutritionally?
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