As any parent knows, getting your kids to eat their vegetables can be quite the battle. Getting kids to stick to a healthy diet that involves fresh produce and other nutritious food sources is even more difficult, especially if they’re used to eating junk food with no nutritional value whatsoever. Healthy eating can seem like an impossible task if you don’t know where to start. But with these three tips, and even more tips on how to get kids to eat healthy on their own, hopefully mealtime won’t be such a struggle anymore!
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Children eat what they love, and often develop strong cravings for specific types of food. So, while you're trying you get your kids eating healthy, you can’t allow them to make unhealthy food choices every day, you can help them make smart food choices that they feel good about by learning more about their preferences. For example, if your child loves vegetables with ranch dressing but not vinaigrette or ketchup, find a low-calorie recipe for ranch dressing and incorporate it into their daily meal plan.
Research shows that an overweight child is more likely to become an overweight adult. When you explain that eating healthy can help your kids avoid these potentially debilitating health risks, they’ll be more likely to try it out. Don't scare them, of course, but make your kids aware of the logic! They may understand more than you expect.
If you’re dealing with kids, giving them small amounts of control can go a long way toward engaging them in a positive way. When you're making your weekly meal plan, let your kids choose from various food options and encourage them to take an active role in meal preparation and cooking. Not only will they be more invested in eating what they create, but it will also help prevent some food battles (no one likes being told what they can or cannot eat).
What are your favorite tips to get kids excited about eating healthy? Let us know in a comment!
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"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."
Hebrews 13:16 (ESV)