India, Sept. 8 -- Children's nutrition is paramount during their developmental years. However, they often create a fuss when they are given something healthy to eat, and instead reach out for unhealthy foods like chips or chocolates. Dr Kushagra Gupta, paediatrician at Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida, shared with HT Lifestyle that children need to eat healthily as the vital nutrients boost their brain development and support health holistically, especially in this growing period.

Here are some of the meal options the paediatrician shared, including breakfast, lunch and snacks:

1. Oatmeal with walnuts and berries

2. Ragi dosa with coconut chutney

3. Spinach stuffed with whole wheat paratha

1. Brown rice, dal and vegetables

2. Quinoa p...