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March is National Nutrition Month
Filed under: Babies, Toddlers Preschoolers, Preschoolers, Teens, Nutrition: Health, Development/Milestones: Babies, Gadgets
Most parents worry about nutrition. We worry about our kids eating enough, and we worry they aren't eating enough of the right kinds of things. We're thrilled when they scarf down their veggies and get anxious when they go through phases, like eating only orange foods or refusing every possible source of protein. I know I love it when I serve a colorful, nutritious meal and at least some of each item makes it to their bellies.
March is National Nutrition Month, so it's a good time to talk about healthy eating habits with your kids. The USDA has created MyPyramid for kids and the website includes all kinds of good information dished up in an age appropriate manner. Another favorite of mine is Kid's Health, a hands-on website where kids can learn about health at their own level.
What I've noticed lately is that my kids are more likely to eat something if they have at least a tiny bit of control over it. Yesterday at lunch, they sprinkled shredded carrots and broccoli onto bagels with cream cheese and wolfed them down. Tacos are popular right now too, as long as they can load the veggies on themselves. And anything baked, no matter how healthy, is always a hit if they get to crack the eggs and stir it all up. How do you get your kids to eat healthy meals? Got any favorite lunch or snack recipes to share?
March is National Nutrition Month, so it's a good time to talk about healthy eating habits with your kids. The USDA has created MyPyramid for kids and the website includes all kinds of good information dished up in an age appropriate manner. Another favorite of mine is Kid's Health, a hands-on website where kids can learn about health at their own level.
What I've noticed lately is that my kids are more likely to eat something if they have at least a tiny bit of control over it. Yesterday at lunch, they sprinkled shredded carrots and broccoli onto bagels with cream cheese and wolfed them down. Tacos are popular right now too, as long as they can load the veggies on themselves. And anything baked, no matter how healthy, is always a hit if they get to crack the eggs and stir it all up. How do you get your kids to eat healthy meals? Got any favorite lunch or snack recipes to share?
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3-17-2008 @ 3:28AM
Jerry said...My kids love steamed veggies.We use an electric steamer and the kids pick which veggies from garden or store.They get help wash, peel and chop some of them.
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