How to teach kids to eat all type of food
Hello Everyone! Feeding our little ones can be so tough for some of us especially if you want them to eat healthy! Here are some ideas that you can try! I am sure you will see an improvement! Be assured that this is just a phase and soon our kids will eat everything!
MODEL GOOD EATING HABITS
If you push your kids to eat broccoli but never touch it yourself, you might need to take a closer look at your diet. Every bite you take matters. “Role modeling is one of the best ways to get your children onboard with healthier eating.”
EAT DINNER AS A FAMILY
Kids who eat meals with their family are more likely to eat healthy fruits, veggies, and whole grains. You don’t need to lecture about nutrition while you eat. Make meals together fun.
AVOID CALLING FOODS “GOOD” OR “BAD”
Kids should learn that all foods have a place in their diet. Kids can “green light” foods like whole grains and skim milk they should have every day and “slow down” with less healthy foods like waffles. Foods with the least nutrition, such as french fries, don’t need to be off limits, but kids should stop and think twice before they eat them often.
NOT JUST A RULE, BUT A ROUTINE
Make sure healthy foods are the default setting for your family’s meals, and get everyone involved in choosing some nutritious, tasty options. Take kids with you to the grocery store or farmers market.
SHOW KIDS WHAT “EATING RIGHT” LOOKS LIKE
Explain that they should fill half their plate with fruits and veggies that have nutrients that will help their bodies grow. The other half should be whole grains and protein that gives them energy to run, dance, and play.
LIMIT SWEETS
Explain to older kids that while candy and cookies taste good, sugar can do their body more harm than good. You can tell younger kids that too many sweets will make them feel “yucky.” Then, offer fresh fruit for desserts and limit treats to two or three times a week to keep cravings for sweets in check.
TALK ABOUT PORTION SIZE
It’s not just what kids eat that matters, but much. Even very young kids can learn that the amount of rice or pasta they eat should match the size of their fist. Protein should be palm-sized, and fats like butter or mayonnaise about the tip of their thumb.
