smiley fruit snacks

Parents can help their children to eat better, and make it fun! Here are some tips to increase your child's interest in healthy foods.

1. Bring your kids grocery shopping

While in the produce section, let your children choose a new fruit or vegetable to try. Children are more interested in trying new foods when they reach out selection.

2. Prepare meals together

Let your child be part of the preparation. Whether something is mixed in a container and pour the sauce you will be happier to eat and try new foods when they played a role.

3. Incorporate a "Foods fun "

Children are attracted to foods that have different shapes and bright colors. There are many fruits that can fall into this category like kiwi or star fruit. You can also get creative! Instead of giving your child a whole orange, divide them into pieces and make a smiley face on the plate. You will be surprised than simple creativity can do!

4. Making healthy desserts

You can still eat dessert and make it healthy too. Instead of relying on Store bought cookies and candy (which provide minimal nutrients), try dipping fresh strawberries with chocolate sauce, a fruit smoothie, or a strawberry cobbler. These options may have a bit of sugar but also add nutrients at the same time. Remember, everything in moderation is healthy.

5. When your child wants candy

Candy is a once in a while treat. Try using an ounce of trail mix with a few m & m instead of a whole chocolate bar.

Be a model for their children. If you enjoy physical activity and healthy eating is likely that their children do the same. Promoting physical activity and healthy food choice during infancy help build these habits for life.

 © Meri Raffetto, 2005

What Snack remember from your childhood?

I remember when I was 4.5 Allways me eat those fruit snacks in the form of smiley faces with my sister. Those were the good old days.

Porridge:)

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