Navigating the challenges of feeding children can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with fussy eating that restricts their nutritional intake. As a parent, ensuring your child gets enough protein and calcium— which are essential for healthy growth and development—can be particularly challenging. These essential nutrients support muscle growth, strong bones, and overall well-being, yet fussy eaters often resist foods rich in them, leaving many parents searching for practical, effective solutions.
I’ve discovered a new product called SuperNutrio.A high-protein, calcium-rich milk which serves as a convenient and tasty solution for addressing common nutritional challenges in children. Whether you’re struggling with the complexities of a fussy eater or simply aiming to enhance your child’s diet, SuperNutrio provides an easy way to meet key nutritional needs.
In this blog I explore the vital roles of protein and calcium in childhood development and share creative, practical ways to add SuperNutrio into everyday meals to equips parents with actionable ideas to optimise their child’s nutrition with ease.
Supporting Growth with High-Protein Nutrition
When it comes to supporting children’s growth, proper nutrition plays a central role, and protein is one of the most critical building blocks. SuperNutrio’s high-protein milk provides an easy and effective way to ensure kids meet their daily protein and calcium needs, even if they’re fussy eaters.
How SuperNutrio Stands Out Among Milk Alternatives
As a paediatric dietitian and a question that parents have asked are “Why not just use regular milk?” The answer lies in the nutritional content of SuperNutrio.
Here’s how it compares:
- Protein content: SuperNutrio contains twice the protein of regular milk, making it a more efficient way to meet daily requirements.
- Calcium content: With 80% more calcium than standard milk, SuperNutrio is ideal for promoting bone health, especially for children who may not consume other calcium-rich foods.
- Low sugar levels: Unlike flavoured milk and sugary drinks often marketed to kids, SuperNutrio maintains a lower sugar content, making it a healthier alternative.
- Plus, there are no added ingredients for parents to worry about it is just milk, that has been uniquely filtered.
Tackling Fussy Eating Head-On
Fussy eating can lead to major frustrations at the dinner table. Children may outright refuse new foods, stick to a limited diet of “preferred” items, which leads to stressful mealtimes for the whole family. This then leads to children not getting all the essential nutrients they need.
SuperNutrio provides a practical solution by:
- Filling nutritional gaps: It ensures children receive the protein and calcium they might miss out on from other foods.
- Appealing taste: Its delicious creamy flavour appeals even to fussy eaters, making it more likely they’ll consume it without the battle
- Easy to use: SuperNutrio can be incorporated into a wide variety of meals, making it easier for parents to boost their children’s nutrition without having to use lots of ingredients.
A Versatile and Easy Addition to Any Meal
One of the great qualities of SuperNutrio is its adaptability. It’s not just a drink it can be used in so many meals making it useful for busy parents. So that even the simplest dishes can become nutrient rich options that support your child’s growth and development. Its creamy texture and neutral flavour mean it complements a wide range of recipes without overpowering other ingredients, making it a hit even with the fussiest eaters.
How to use SuperNutrio
- Smoothies: Combine it with fruits like bananas, berries or what ever fruit you have in the house and add a handful of spinach or a spoonful of nut butter or both. Add some chia seeds for extra fibre and omega-3s to make it even healthier.
- Cereal or Porridge: Whether it’s a bowl of cereal or porridge, replacing regular milk with SuperNutrio. This swap ensures that your child starts the day with an added boost of protein and calcium, essential for sustained energy and concentration at school.
- Baking: Use it as a replacement for regular milk in recipes for pancakes, muffins, or even cupcakes.
- Soups and Sauces: Enrich homemade soups, creamy pasta sauces, or mashed potatoes by stirring in SuperNutrio. It boosts the nutritional content of these dishes without altering their taste or texture, ensuring even the fussiest eater enjoys a well-balanced meal. For example, use it in a creamy tomato soup or as a base for mac and cheese.
- Frozen Treats: Freeze SuperNutrio with fruit in popsicle molds to create a nutritious dessert. These treats are a fun and tasty way to add in protein and calcium.
By using SuperNutrio creatively in the kitchen, you can turn every meal into an opportunity to support your child’s health. For more inspiration and family-friendly recipes, visit SuperNutrio’s recipe page.
The Power of Protein and Calcium for Kids
Children grow rapidly during their early years, and their bodies require a range of nutrients to support this development. Unfortunately, fussy eating often leaves gaps in essential nutrients like protein and calcium.
Protein
Protein is a macronutrient that forms the building blocks of muscles, skin, enzymes, and hormones. It’s essential for:
- Growth: Helping tissues grow and repair.
- Energy: Providing a sustainable source of energy for active kids.
- Immune health: Supporting the production of antibodies.
The protein requirements for children based on age:
| Age Group | Daily Protein Requirement |
| 1–3 years | 14.5g |
| 4–6 years | 19.7g |
| 7–10 years | 28.3g |
These values are based on the dietary reference intake (DRI) guidelines for protein, which are calculated to support growth, development, and overall health during childhood. For reference, protein requirements may vary slightly depending on factors such as activity levels, health status, and dietary intake (SACN, 2023)
Calcium
Calcium plays a critical role in bone health and development. It’s particularly important during childhood when bones are growing rapidly. Benefits include:
- Stronger bones and teeth: Reducing the risk of fractures and cavities.
- Heart health: Supporting proper heart function and muscle contraction.
- Healthy nervous system: Assisting with nerve transmission and signaling.
For calcium the requirements are:
| Age Group | Daily Calcium Requirement |
| 1–3 years | 350 mg |
| 4–6 years | 450 mg |
| 7–10 years | 550 mg |
The protein and calcium combination helps children stay energised and focused in their day. Getting these requirements can be challenging for fussy eaters. This is where SuperNutrio can help by offering a high-protein and calcium rich milk (BDA, 2021) .
Take the Stress Out of Mealtime with SuperNutrio
Parenting a fussy eater can be exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be. SuperNutrio makes it easier to support your child’s growth and health without the mealtime battles.
In conclusion SuperNutrio provides an easy, effective, and delicious way to ensure kids get the nutrients they need for healthy growth. With twice the protein and 80% more calcium than regular milk, it’s the perfect solution for fussy eaters.
Written by Emma Shafqat, Paediatric Dietitian RD
References
SACN 2023 Summary of draft report: Feeding young children aged 1 to 5 years Online: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/feeding-young-children-aged-1-to-5-years-draft-sacn-report/summary-of-draft-report-feeding-young-children-aged-1-to-5-years#:~:text=estimated%20average%20requirement%20(%20EAR%20):,2.5%25%20of%20a%20healthy%20population.
BDA 2021 Calcium Online: https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/calcium.html
