Fish is rich in omega 3 fatty acids and improves baby’s cognitive skills

In addition, its intake supports growth and body development, is good for the skin and sight and boasts a good concentration of vitamin A, essential for the health of tissues and mucous membranes.

Together with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), essential for the genesis of new tissues of the brain and heart, it is important in resolving anti-inflammatory processes and for the immune system, strengthens the skeletal system with a good supply of vitamin D and supports the body’s defenses.

The fish is an important source of zinc, which in combination with omega 3 contributes to the proper functioning of the immune system, which is crucial in the prevention of infections.

Way to persuade the children to eat fish

It is not always easy to convince children eat fish, but with a few tricks, even taste can be educated.

Children have a tendency to limit their food choices to particular flavors and sensations for which they experience a strong attraction: sweet, salty, crunchy, fatty, while showing a clear refusal to vegetables and fish.

Unfortunately, incorrect eating habits and reduced physical activity indulge the development of overweight condition first and obesity later during childhood, puberty and adolescence.

If we habituate children from weaning, actually from pregnancy and breastfeeding to assume fish, it will be easier for them to carry on this healthy habit.

How to make fish more eye-catching for children?

Under shape of meatballs, condiment for pasta, mousse, filling for a sandwich, or you can try to “mask” it with a more pleasant flavor, using for example the juice of citrus fruits, breading, aromatic herbs, tomato sauce; every mother knows her baby’s tastes and can experiment with various solutions.

To facilitate this arduous task, today we provide a simple and delicious recipe to prepare and enjoy together with the little ones:

Lipidomic recipe:

Tuna cubes with sesame and poppy seed breading

Tuna cubes with sesame and poppy seed breading, a simple and tasty second course of fish.

It needs a very brief cooking, in consequence it remains soft and tasty; it also requires little seasoning and is therefore healthy, light, easy and quick to prepare.

HOW TO PREPARE THE TUNA CUBES

Massage the tuna fillets with the oil emulsified with the lemon juice, salt and pepper. When they are completely wrapped in this sauce, pass the fish in a dish with the sesame and poppy seeds mixed.

Cover completely, even at the edges, and start heating a non-stick pan.

Grease the pan with a little oil and, when it becomes hot, cook the tuna fillets for 1 minute per side, or in any case adjusting the cooking according to the thickness of the slices themselves.

Remove and leave to rest for a few minutes before serving with a fresh mixed salad.

If desired, the tuna can be replaced with salmon.