Kids Nutrition – How to promote healthy eating habits

It has been proven scientifically that kids who eat healthily are more attentive in school, more physically fit, and have more energy than those who don't. It's no secret that getting a child to eat the right foods can be tough! Believe me, as a mom of two - I know!

Making smart nutritional choices during childhood can reinforce lifelong eating habits and help kids grow up to their full potential. Most babies begin their food journey with pureed fruits and vegetables. It's only when we start offering processed food full of sugar, salt, and artificial flavours that they no longer want to eat the healthy options. If you continue only offering great healthy food, they will continue to eat it. It is however, tough to compete with foods that have been designed to be addictive...

Start early Even before your child takes his first bite of solid food, you can establish taste preferences. Begin early, with each and every meal choice. Show your kids that eating healthy is the norm. According to studies, infants have a taste for sweet and salty things. If they're given sugary drinks and other unhealthy foods early on, they'll be more prone to obesity later in life.

Offer a variety of nutritious choices Kids who are offered a variety of fruits and vegetables every day are going to be more likely to choose these items when they are away from home.

Don't give up if they reject your healthy food attempts Even if your child rejects healthy foods, repeated exposure will encourage a child to incorporate them into his or her routine eventually

Practice what you preach Even if your child rejects healthy foods, repeated exposure will encourage a child to incorporate them into his or her routine eventually

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