With the vast choice of candy, greasy and simply unhealthy foods out there, it's no surprise that kids today would rather stuff their faces with candy and treats than healthy fruits and vegetables. As parents, it's our duty to make sure that our kids have a balanced diet and the proper nutrition that their growing bodies need. While this might prove to be a difficult task--here are a few tips to make it easier to get your kids to eat healthy.
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1. Make foods and drinks sound fun. Names of food could be off-putting and sound downright unappetizing. Try naming the foods after their favorite super hero, cartoon or even celebrity. For example, a "Hannah Montana Smoothie" or an "Iron Man Casserole."
2. Make it special. One reason kids really like those unhealthy snacks is because they are delicacies they can only have as a special treat. If you make the healthy choices sound like a reward or treat as well, they would subconsciously accept them as treats too.
3. Educate them. Sometimes, the best way to communicate with your kids is to be as honest and direct as possible. We often give them less credit for how understanding they can be, and if you could combine honesty with what appeals to them, you might be surprised at the successful results. For example, explain to your growing boy how he would need to eat his veggies if he wants to be strong like a firefighter.
4. Mask It. Who says you have to tell what's in the awesome smoothie or even in the surprise pie? Find creative ways to mix in those greens with more fun-colored treats.
5. Encourage them to try it. A lot of the time, kids don't even know what the food tastes like before they decide they do not like it. Give them a choice of various types of healthy foods and present them in more .
6. Set a good example. Even though it might not seem like it, kids are always watching and trying to emulate adults. If you show them that eating healthy is the grown-up thing to do, just like they can't wait to wear makeup and heels, this too could become cool to them.
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