Modern busy parenting can easily end up compromising the nutritional needs of children yet kids need proper nutrition considering that they are still growing both in body and mind.
It is, however, of great importance for every parent to take care of children nutritionally by ensuring that they eat healthy meals at all times.
The secret to healthy kids is as simple as:

• Serving more whole foods and reducing processed foods
• Eating more vegetables and fruits with every meal and
• Serving children lean, healthy protein whenever possible

To achieve this, you need to be keen to your grocery list.
When you give more attention to the foods that you buy, you will find it very easy to maintain healthy kids nutrition all the time.
When shopping at the grocery store, choose foods with: Fiber - apart from filling up kids to keep snacking at bay, fiber is also very important for digestion, boosting heart health, controlling blood sugar levels and also weight management.
Dried beans, fresh vegetables, seeds and nuts, soybeans and whole grain cereals are some of the best choices that you can make.
Whole wheat bread, crackers, tortillas and blend pastas will also work great for kids.
Potassium - enough potassium is essential for kids in terms of muscle function, water balance and nervous system.
The best sources for the mineral include bananas, avocados, artichokes, papayas, orange juice and leafy green vegetables like broccoli, Swiss chard and beet greens.
Cantaloupes, prunes, clams, fish, tomatoes and nuts such as peanuts, brazil nuts, almonds and soy nuts are also rich in potassium.
Protein - it is very important for healthy kids' growth and will definitely keep weight issues at bay.
You can get the best lean protein from fish, lean meat, eggs, skinless poultry, yogurt, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
Healthy fats - fat is important in diet, but it is also very important to make sure that you don't end up adding too much.
Some fat types are definitely better compared to others.
For instance, young children and babies require omega-3 fatty acids for proper healthy brain development.
The fats can be found in fatty fish like mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon and anchovies.
They can also be enjoyed in nuts, eggs, olive oil, ground flaxseed, canola oil and seeds.
If you must buy processed foods, always take the time to read the labels.
The nutritional facts can help greatly in the right choice of items with those containing low sugar, sodium and saturated fats being good for children.
If you have a need to take your children out for a meal, then choose healthy kids meals at restaurants.
Fortunately, there are numerous restaurants that offer healthy balanced meals that you can choose for your children, even when eating out to keep them healthy.
Whenever possible, however, it is best that you prepare your kids meals from scratch.
This way, you will be sure of every ingredient and even the amount of cooking oil that you use to ensure they get only the best.