Tips to Help Kids Understand the Importance of Clean Eating
Parenting is a challenge; there are many duties! One ongoing task is teaching our children to be good eaters. No child is born liking all foods nor are children programmed to enjoy only chicken nuggets and mashed potatoes. Children learn to love the foods with which they have the most positive experiences.
How to help them understand the importance of clean eating? This is an ongoing lesson that we will tackle in three blog posts.
Our kids can understand complex topics if you explain simply. “Our muscles need protein to grow big and strong. Do you think that chicken or cookies have more protein for our muscles?” Empower them to make nourishing choices from a young age.
Our children learn by example; your children will mimic the habits they see at home and at school. Parents who follow healthy eating habits are more likely to have children with the same habits.
Talking about the foods you’re eating, what you like about it and how it makes your body feel good to eat healthy foods are conversations that will have a lasting impact on your children’s choices. “I love the sweet flavor of roasted carrots and know that they’re helping my eyes to see like an owl at night!”
Tonight, what positive statement will you say about healthy foods?
About Balance 360 Nutrition
Balance 360 nutrition focuses on research-backed recommendations to optimize brain health, development and performance. By providing education and support around our pillars of nutrition we empower you to set a foundation of a brain-healthy lifestyle. Through one-on-one meetings with our nutrition experts we meet you where you are and help you set realistic, achievable goals to elevate your brain health.
Our primary areas of focus consist of fuel, hydration and reducing systemic inflammation. Fuel provides our bodies and brains the nutrients needed to function at an optimal level. Proper hydration affects every cell in our bodies. We work to identify and minimize common dietary drivers of inflammation including added sugars, ultra-processed foods, dyes and artificial sweeteners.
Enjoy These Related Articles
Self Check: How are you doing on your fruit and veggie intake?
SMART Nutrition Goals for Balance 360
Tips to Reduce Added Sugars in a Child's Diet
