Proper nutrition is a very crucial aspect to
focus on is you are very keen on supporting your child’s growth and
development. Latest studies have proven that ensuring proper growth and
development all boils down to eating healthy from the very moment children
began taking solid foods.
Here are proven tips and techniques on encouraging
your little ones to eat healthy.
1. Parents First.
If you want to instill in your little ones the
practices that uphold nutrition, then you should know that it should all start
from you, their parent or parents. You, as a family, must work together in
upholding good health. Often times, the reason it is difficult to let them eat
healthy is you don’t practice what you preach. Be a good example to your
children so you could easily persuade them to do the same.
2. Continue giving milk until preschool or even
older.
Generally speaking, children become picky
eaters when they turn 1, the time when they get to be assertive. Even when they
are already eating solid foods, you should still continue giving them milk. Check
out with your pediatrician the right milk for your child’s growth and
development. Milk allows you to provide your child the essential nutrients he
or she needs just in case he or she doesn’t like to eat some healthy
ingredients.
3. Be consistent.
Consistency is another key to eating healthy.
Make sure you are consistent in offering only good food choices. Plan your
family’s daily menu. Always make sure your child gets the right amount of
nutrients such as protein, carbs, fats, fiber, calcium and other minerals from
the meals you prepare each day.
4. Find creative, healthy recipes and learn some
preparation tricks.
It’s also good to search on the web for
healthy recipes. You’ll also find easy-to-follow tricks on preparing creative
dishes that your kids will adore.
Some recipes also teach you how to hide
nutritious ingredients such as stuffing your child’s favorite meatballs with
lots of vegetables or perhaps adding thinly chopped vegetables to his or her
favorite spaghetti.
5. Welcome your little ones in the kitchen.
Young ones usually like getting involved in
adult activities. Include them in your meal preparations. Ask them what
nutritious ingredients they like so you’ll know what recipes to prepare. Ask
them to help you in the kitchen so they can develop their appreciation for
food.
6. Rewards system.
Give your children special rewards for making
good food choices. Give them things they like or treat them to a movie on your
family weekend date.
7. Happy dining atmosphere.
Having a fun-filled meal times encourages
little ones to eat regardless of the taste of certain ingredients on the table.
They love to eat not really because of the food but because they always look
forward to sharing positive experiences with you and the family.
Source: Pediasurearabia.com offers various recipes
for young children and provide helpful guides to supporting child growth and
development.
