With kids back in school, we know the lazy days of summer are over. Weeknight dinners need to be fast, but they also need to taste great while bringing the family together. We want to teach kids healthy eating habits at a young age. A great way to get them into the kitchen and involve them in the process of choosing what to fix for snacks, meals and treats is to take them to the grocery store when possible, get them to local farmers markets, and involve them at an early age. Kids love the kitchen; it is the parents most often who are scared to cook!
Parents should try to use fresh fruits, fresh veggies presented in a fun, clever way. Use what is in season and whole wheat tortillas and pastas. Nothing we all haven’t read or know already, but parents are great at leading by example and if you take a few minutes to find a clever recipes and involve the kids in the cooking process, it will go a long way. This is where change begins and ends. Here are some suggestions to get kids eating healthy after school:
· Cheese dip can be laced with bits of broccoli – just put out some whole grain crackers or some cut up veggies and it’s a great snack
· Get cooked veggies (which kids least like) mixed into rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
· Serve small portions to try new things and do not demand they finish...simply "try" a new taste.
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