If your child has an allergy, intolerance or even a dislike when it comes to dairy milk, So Good means they don’t miss out.

With a similar nutritional profile to whole dairy milk, So Good has the added benefit of soy protein, the antioxidant action of isoflavones, no lactose or cholesterol, and 80% less saturated fat than regular dairy milk, with many So Good products also being gluten-free.

Helping your kids enjoy the benefits of soy is easier than you think. Why not try soy milk on their cereal, a fruit smoothie made on soymilk after school, and use soy milk in your favourite recipes?

Try our great kids' recipe for polenta chips.
 

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The nutrients your child needs

Protein

Getting enough good quality protein is especially important during times of rapid growth, such as in childhood and adolescence.

Protein is an essential part of all living cells including those in the muscles, heart, liver, blood cells, skin, hair, nails and teeth. Protein is required for the growth and maintenance of the skeleton, muscle and skin.

Soy protein is a high quality complete protein. So Good soymilk is a good source of protein.

Here are some nutritious snack ideas with a healthy dose of protein that your little ones will love, why not try:

• Baked beans on toasted wholegrain bread
• Fresh fruit smoothie made on soymilk
• Wholegrain crackers spread with peanut butter,
  or avocado, sliced tomato and some low fat grated cheese.
• Toasted soy and linseed bread with ricotta cheese and chopped banana with a drizzle of honey.

 

A So Good recipe to try for kids: vegetable frittata.

Carbohydrate

Essential energy to fuel active bodies.

Carbohydrates play an important role in the diet – providing the largest single source of energy. The brain requires carbohydrate in the form of glucose to function and glucose is the main source of energy used by the muscles when exercising.

So Good soymilk provides a valuable source of low GI carbohydrate*.

*Low GI foods have a GI below 55.

Tip: to help keep your child’s energy levels sustained all day, aim for a healthy diet with lots of fruit, vegetables, wholegrain breads and cereals, as well as legumes or lean protein and nuts and seeds.

Low GI carbohydrates have a GI less than 55, and are a good choice for lasting energy.

For a tasty treat, try our date and bran muffins.

 

Calcium

For strong bones and teeth, calcium is a key nutrient.

Calcium is essential in the diet for good health and nutrition. The body requires calcium and vitamin D to maintain and keep our bones healthy. Calcium also plays a role in normal nerve and muscle functioning.

So Good soymilks provide a good source of calcium.

To boost your child’s calcium intake, aim to have 3 serves of calcium-rich foods each day. Other foods containing calcium include green leafy vegetables like bok choy, almonds, tofu (calcium-set), baked beans and small amounts of dried fruit.

Tip: when making soups, sauces, desserts or baking, choose a calcium-fortified soy milk like So Good.

For a delicious drink, try our tropical smoothie.

Vitamin A

Essential for eye health, vision and normal growth in children.

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is involved in vision at low light intensities, gene expression, growth and immunity.

Many So Good soymilks provide a source of vitamin A.

Riboflavin

 Important for the break down of carbohydrate, fat and protein during the digestive process.

Riboflavin is involved in the break down of proteins, carbohydrate and fat, as well as for growth and repair. Riboflavin is part of two important coenzymes which play a role in the pathway which make energy at the cellular level.

So Good (Regular) soymilks provides a good source of riboflavin.

Vitamin B12

Essential for the formation of red blood cells, nerve cells and DNA genetic material.

Vitamin B12 is required for the synthesis of fatty acids in myelin (protective layer around our nerves) and in conjunction with folate, for DNA synthesis. Adequate intake of vitamin B12 is therefore essential for our nervous system.

Many So Good soymilks provide a good source of vitamin B12.

Phosphorus

An important mineral for bones and teeth, phosphorus is also involved in many processes in the body like the production of energy from fats, carbohydrates and proteins, as well as helping the body using some of the B-complex vitamins. Eighty-five percent of the phosphorus in our bodies is found in bone.

So Good soymilks provides a source of phosphorus.

 
The above nutrition information is of a general nature and does not substitute for individual or specific advice as recommended to you by your Health Practitioner.

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