13/02/2023
Making sure kids are getting the right nutrients is so important. Now more then ever as so food prices rise and so many are having to cut back on food. Here are some tips to make sure your children are getting the right balance everyday.
1: Add variety to your diet think of a rainbow and all the lovely colors you can add to your child's plate. Carrots, peppers, chicken, rice the list can go on.
2: Make sure adding fruit and veg everyday to your diet. Even if you are replacing one snack a day that is normally a pack of crisps or chocolate bar with a piece fruit. It is a start. Think how can I get my child having 5 different fruit and veg everyday?
3: Yes get kids involved in cooking. This is great to help kids want to try new foods they probably won't normally eat. Even if they are not eating it they are using their senses to explore foods and who knows what may happen next time you cook together.
4: Eat as a family. Not only will children more likely to try something as they see you doing, but they will also be closer to their families.
5: This is the most important one a good breakfast sets children and adults alike up for the day. It offers fuel to the body that it will need for better focus especially for kids in lessons.
what other tips do you think could help to make sure you are getting the right food into your child everyday?
