Healthy Food Tips for Kids
Sometimes it may be tough as a parent to make sure your children are eating correctly. Here are a few ways to reduce fat intake and promote healthy eating:
Low-fat or nonfat dairy products
Poultry without skin
Lean cuts of meats
Whole grain breads and cereals
Healthy snacks such as fruit and veggies
Also keep in mind that healthy eating habits can be put in place too! Here are a few tips to develop healthy eating habits:
Make a wide variety of healthful foods available in the house
Encourage your children to eat slowly
Eat meals together as a family as often as possible
Involve your children in food shopping and preparing meals to obtain hints about their food preferences
Plan specific times during the day for snacks
Encourage your children to drink more water
Make sure your children’s meals outside the home are balanced (school lunch, restaurants, etc.)
Pay attention to portion size and ingredients – Read those food labels!
It will be a challenging task to implement every tip at once -- Pick a few to start with and go from there!
Information sourced from WebMD
