As kids continue to learn and grow, it can feel like they’re always moving, always changing and always hungry or snacky. Choosing foods and ingredients that can keep up with their busy pace and schedules matters, and yogurt has been a part of many families’ traditions and routines for decades because it’s easy to eat, easy to mix, gentle in flavours and loved by even the pickiest eaters.
Plus, it’s made from milk, a food already very familiar to children.
Tree Island Yogurt is made from fresh, grass-fed milk and crafted in small batches. Always tried first by our own taste testing children, our yogurt is smooth, not overly tangy, and made without unnecessary extras or fillers. That makes it an easy, safe and healthy option for breakfasts, lunches, snacks and desserts.
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Supporting Growing Bones with Calcium
Calcium plays an important role in developing and maintaining strong bones and teeth as children grow and play. Because yogurt is made from milk, it naturally contains calcium, making it a practical way to include this nutrient in a child’s daily routine without sugars, sweeteners or relying on fortified foods.
Full-Fat Yogurt for Energy + Growing Bodies & Brains
As we all know, children have and use a lot of energy. Between school, play, sports, and simply growing, their bodies need fuel that naturally lasts. Full-fat yogurt is full of natural fats that help keep kids satisfied and energized between meals.
Early childhood and the school-age years are also periods of rapid brain development. Healthy dietary fats play an important role in supporting this growth, which is why many families choose whole-milk-made foods for kids.
Tree Island Yogurt is made with whole milk, not skimmed or reduced-fat versions. That means it keeps the quality and natural richness of milk intact, making it a fulfilling fit for kids who are active, curious, learning and constantly on the move.
Using full-fat yogurt instead of low-fat alternatives is a simple choice that aligns with how kids’ bodies develop. It’s not about adding more food, but about choosing food that works harder for them.
Yogurt as One of Baby’s First Foods
Yogurt is often introduced early because it has a smooth texture, is safe for swallowing and has a mild yet pleasing taste. Plus, you can keep it simple, or blend it with produce like bananas, pears, apples, or avocados as babies grow and become curious about new flavours.
At Tree Island, our beloved Plain Yogurt gives families flexibility for members of all ages while being made with only milk and live cultures, keeping ingredients straightforward when grocery shopping for those early stages.
Simple Kids Foods, Made with Care in Canada
Crafted on Vancouver Island using grass-fed milk from small family farms, Tree Island Yogurt was made to be part of real family life, both ours and yours. It’s spoonable for little hands, smooth enough for fussy eaters, and versatile enough to grow with your child from first tastes to school lunches to college dorms and beyond.
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