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Jack Gibson
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Hi Every One,
How are you all? How is life? Do you have the same problem as many parents today? You know your children are eating a lot of food that isn't good for them, but you're not sure what to do to change that. Well, here are some tips on how to teach your children the right way to eat.
First of all, make it a family affair. If everyone participates, the kids won't feel like you're imposing some sort of punishment on them. And who of us wouldn't benefit from healthy eating?
Treat food for what it is-food. It shouldn't be treated as a reward or a punishment. Teach your children that food is an essential and enjoyable part of life, but that we shouldn't let it control us. There is life without French fries!
Eliminate junk food, both at home and away. Replace salty, sugary snacks with healthy ones. Realistically, you know that your kids will have access to junk food at school, or at friends' houses, but if they get used to healthy snacks at home, they may be less tempted.
Serve your kids water or low fat milk instead of soda or juice. Juice may sound healthy, but many have added sugar.
Check out the menus for your children's school lunches. If they seem to lean too much toward pizza and cheeseburgers, have your kids bring lunch from home. This takes time, but not that much, and with a little help from you, they can learn to make their own.
Get your children involved in learning about healthy foods and shopping for them. Encourage them to participate in preparing meals. Who knows, they may come up with some new ideas!
Teach your children abut portion control. For younger children, put a small amount of each dish on their plate. If they want more, they'll ask for it. Don't encourage older children to take larger portions or urge second helpings.
Best Regards.....
How are you all? How is life? Do you have the same problem as many parents today? You know your children are eating a lot of food that isn't good for them, but you're not sure what to do to change that. Well, here are some tips on how to teach your children the right way to eat.
First of all, make it a family affair. If everyone participates, the kids won't feel like you're imposing some sort of punishment on them. And who of us wouldn't benefit from healthy eating?
Treat food for what it is-food. It shouldn't be treated as a reward or a punishment. Teach your children that food is an essential and enjoyable part of life, but that we shouldn't let it control us. There is life without French fries!
Eliminate junk food, both at home and away. Replace salty, sugary snacks with healthy ones. Realistically, you know that your kids will have access to junk food at school, or at friends' houses, but if they get used to healthy snacks at home, they may be less tempted.
Serve your kids water or low fat milk instead of soda or juice. Juice may sound healthy, but many have added sugar.
Check out the menus for your children's school lunches. If they seem to lean too much toward pizza and cheeseburgers, have your kids bring lunch from home. This takes time, but not that much, and with a little help from you, they can learn to make their own.
Get your children involved in learning about healthy foods and shopping for them. Encourage them to participate in preparing meals. Who knows, they may come up with some new ideas!
Teach your children abut portion control. For younger children, put a small amount of each dish on their plate. If they want more, they'll ask for it. Don't encourage older children to take larger portions or urge second helpings.
Best Regards.....
