Mussels, mealtime & kids.

 

Saying that mussels are ‘good for you’ is an understatement!

 

As one of nature’s perfect foods, eating fresh blue cultured mussels is a fun and delicious way for children (and grown-ups) to consume much-needed vitamin c, iron and protein. In fact, just six mussels provides nearly 100 % of the body’s daily zinc requirements which helps kids ward off cold and flu viruses. Mussels provide great protein and more than the required daily intake of B12 necessary for maintaining nerve fibers and developing red blood cells. 

 

Versatility makes incorporating mussels into your child’s diet easy. Kids gravitate toward the familiar, and fresh mussels can be added to existing favourites for a quick boost of nutrients! 

 

Think mussels on a pizza or flatbread crust with low-fat cheese; or, mussels tossed in a favourite wholegrain pasta dish or on a bed of spicy vegetables and brown rice. Your kids may even come up with their own recipes and suggestions!

 

Have fun with side dishes that provide a variation in texture and taste; for example, enjoy the tenderness of fresh blue cultured mussels steamed or grilled on the barbeque with crunchy, raw vegetables, spicy oven fries, crisp veggie chips or garlic fingers made with whole wheat pita bread.