Being parents had always been a challenge for everyone. The
constant struggle of thinking and doing everything we can so that we
will be sure that we are doing and giving only the best things that our
kids deserve have been in our minds. And one of the best things we can
do for them is teaching them how to eat healthy and making it a habit.
It is also a motivation for us to think that our kids really like to look up to us, so when we show them that we are eating healthy then they too will more likely have the same healthy habits. Although it will always be a survival of the fittest, teaching the kids to eat healthy, the product will be more than a reward for us when it comes.
Below are just five of the tips you can always consider when the going gets tough with our venture on teaching our kids healthy eating. Try some or even all of them and see the fruits of your labor.
1. Teach them on how to eat veggies without making them realize that they have actually done it. You know, a little trick will do. Nutritionists are saying that for our kids to eat something new we have to let them see the food some 4 or 5 times. Do not be disheartened when they chose to ignore a vegetable during dinner. Instead let them meet the same veggie within the week. Make sure also that the veggie you will offer them taste good-firmness and not mushy is the key. Splash them up with olive oil or even grated cheese. And the best trick of them all is to let them see how Mom and Dad are actually enjoying the veggies themselves.
2. Allow them to help you in preparing the meals of the family. You can also take them to the groceries and give them the liberty of choosing the foods and tell them that they also make the menu for that dinner. Giving them a sense of responsibility will do the second trick here. And finally, let them fix the table and serve what they had prepared. The feeling of independence will be something new and good for them that they might ask to do the process again.
3. Get them to eat more fruits too. Well, at first it would be like pulling teeth, but if you can make the fruits more fun and appealing, they will surely love what they will see. Make fruit shakes or smoothies for them. You can also try freezing fruits and make them ice cream and lollipops. Without the kids knowing it, they are actually having more than their share of fruits.
4. If your kids view mealtimes as something that distracts them for their playing, then make every meal as relevant to their interests as possible. Talking "sense" to them will also help; tell them that after eating they will get to play anything they like, or stories that Superman actually eats and loves broccoli and it makes him stronger and ready to fight the bad guys. Now, who wouldn't want to do something like Superman do?
5. Finally, join in the fun. Sit down with them at the dining table and eat like all normal families do. This is indeed proven the first effective way of teaching the kids healthy eating. By doing all the things at the same time and making it a routine, you kids will be more than motivated and it will ensure you that they are indeed eating and not just feeding the dogs their own food.
It is important to note, however, that eating healthy and making it a habit for the kids does not in any way mean that they have to be bulky and overweight. It is only ensuring that they don't grow up making the wrong food choices that they can longer turn their backs about.
It is also a motivation for us to think that our kids really like to look up to us, so when we show them that we are eating healthy then they too will more likely have the same healthy habits. Although it will always be a survival of the fittest, teaching the kids to eat healthy, the product will be more than a reward for us when it comes.
Below are just five of the tips you can always consider when the going gets tough with our venture on teaching our kids healthy eating. Try some or even all of them and see the fruits of your labor.
1. Teach them on how to eat veggies without making them realize that they have actually done it. You know, a little trick will do. Nutritionists are saying that for our kids to eat something new we have to let them see the food some 4 or 5 times. Do not be disheartened when they chose to ignore a vegetable during dinner. Instead let them meet the same veggie within the week. Make sure also that the veggie you will offer them taste good-firmness and not mushy is the key. Splash them up with olive oil or even grated cheese. And the best trick of them all is to let them see how Mom and Dad are actually enjoying the veggies themselves.
2. Allow them to help you in preparing the meals of the family. You can also take them to the groceries and give them the liberty of choosing the foods and tell them that they also make the menu for that dinner. Giving them a sense of responsibility will do the second trick here. And finally, let them fix the table and serve what they had prepared. The feeling of independence will be something new and good for them that they might ask to do the process again.
3. Get them to eat more fruits too. Well, at first it would be like pulling teeth, but if you can make the fruits more fun and appealing, they will surely love what they will see. Make fruit shakes or smoothies for them. You can also try freezing fruits and make them ice cream and lollipops. Without the kids knowing it, they are actually having more than their share of fruits.
4. If your kids view mealtimes as something that distracts them for their playing, then make every meal as relevant to their interests as possible. Talking "sense" to them will also help; tell them that after eating they will get to play anything they like, or stories that Superman actually eats and loves broccoli and it makes him stronger and ready to fight the bad guys. Now, who wouldn't want to do something like Superman do?
5. Finally, join in the fun. Sit down with them at the dining table and eat like all normal families do. This is indeed proven the first effective way of teaching the kids healthy eating. By doing all the things at the same time and making it a routine, you kids will be more than motivated and it will ensure you that they are indeed eating and not just feeding the dogs their own food.
It is important to note, however, that eating healthy and making it a habit for the kids does not in any way mean that they have to be bulky and overweight. It is only ensuring that they don't grow up making the wrong food choices that they can longer turn their backs about.
Hal Johnson has been writing articles for nearly 4 years. Come visit his latest website over at Electric Broom which helps people learn about different Electric Broom types and information to help make the best decision when purchasing a new broom.
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