The following was posted last summer by Jordan and Kyla Miller, the full article can be read by following the link, Ten
Tips to Get Kids Eating Healthy. I have given some of the highlights here. Interesting reading for parents and grandparents.
Do you find it difficult to get your kids to eat healthy?
Are they picky?
Do they only want boxed cereal for dinner?
Children have the highest requirement for nutrients due to
their rapid rate of growth and development. It is vitally important that we
provide them with healthy options to support optimal health and instil good eating
habits for the future. Nutritionally complete meals are a must! It may be
difficult at first, but the rewards will last a lifetime. The following are
some tips and tricks to help you change your child’s perceptions towards
healthy foods. Try them out and see if they work.
1. Educate
Education is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself
and your child. Be conscious of what you are feeding your child and what their
nutritional needs are.
2. Do Not Bribe
Easier said than done, right? Unfortunately, using food as a
bribe can diminish the value of healthy foods, while promoting unhealthy foods
as a treat for good behaviour.
3. Ensure an Active Lifestyle
Using up extra energy will have your children demanding
their next meal, even if it is healthy.
4. Involve Them
It can be as simple
as asking them to identify the food you are cutting up or asking their opinion
on which vegetable should go on the shish kabob next.
5. Follow the 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 rule allows for a solid foundation of healthy
eating at home with room for “treats” and experimentation when out
6. Be Consistent
It is vitality important that as a parent you are consistent
and persistent in your resolve to feed your children healthy foods.
7. Be Creative
Kids love different shapes and colors. Make food fun and
visually interesting. it.
8. Allow for Independence
Kids will often challenge their parents because of a natural
desire for independence. Instead of fighting them on this natural desire, why
not cater to it..
9. Desserts should be nutritionally complete
Eating healthy doesn’t mean that you have to deprive your
child of dessert. Instead, make sure that your dessert complements the meal and
is nutritionally complete.
10. Eat with abundance
Children are growing at a rapid rate. This means that their
requirement for nutrients is extremely high.
Most importantly, enjoy the experience!
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