1. Bonding time.
Most
kids are particularly picky when it comes to eating. Find some way to allow
them to help in the kitchen when preparing a healthy snack or meal. Allow them
to be apart of the whole process from choosing what to cook, how to prepare it,
and to eating it. (All healthy options of course). And have fun!
2. Keep trying.
Believe
it or not frequent exposure really does work. I know how tempting it can
be to limit the menu to the things you know your kid(s) will eat, but try to
serve a couple of new dishes each week that you know may not be so well-liked.
You’ll be pleasantly surprised when your kid(s) finally accepts that new dish
even after previous rejections. Make sure to serve something new along side
something they love both in small portions and bargain 2 to 3 bites (at least) out of the new dish.
3. Have realistic expectations.
It
has to be said that this process definitely takes time. Don’t give up! The time
and energy spent is for a healthier future for you kid(s), which is totally
worth it!
5. Don’t fight.
Transitioning to a
healthier food diet isn’t an easy process, and it’s even harder when it’s being
imposed upon you. I know you want your kid(s) to eat better because you want
them to be healthy and you love them but don’t fight over every little choice.
You don’t want your kid(s) to rebel and feel like they’re missing out.
6. Slow and steady.
Remember
to start off slow, it's a weening process. Replace french fries with sweet potato fries or their favorite fruit. Replace one of their juices for the day with some water instead. If their used to eating foods fried, try baking the same dish instead. Always try to take their feelings and tastes buds into consideration. If it doesn't taste good to you, it probably won't taste good to them.
Herbalife
Make sure your kid(s) get
their daily nutrients. Herbalife offers:
Kids Shakes – Herbalife
Kids™ Shakes provide essential nutrition including protein, fiber and 100% of
key nutrients to meet growing kids’ daily needs. Because they taste great, kids
will ask for one every day—that’s the start of healthy eating habits they’ll
rely on as they grow older.
MultiVites – MultiVites
fruit-flavored chewable multivitamins provide 100% Daily Value of key nutrients
to meet growing kids’ daily needs. Fun sports shapes keep kids coming back for more.
Kindermins – Kindermins®
fruit-flavored liquid multivitamin, for children ages 6 months to 3 years,
provides 11 essential vitamins infants and toddlers need every day to promote
healthy growth and development.
