Good Nutrition Essentials for Back-to-School
Kids’ bodies run best on nutritious foods – as do adult’s. Kids feel better when they are pleasantly full – as do adults. Kids like to eat with family and friends – as do adults. Get the point? We all thrive on good nutrition in moderate portions eaten with those we care about.
3 Essentials for Families
1. Plan ahead – Make a smooth transition with well-planned meals, grocery list and recipes. Use a pencil and paper, laptop or smart phone to get organized for a cheaper food bill and less stress.
2. Get the family together for meals at home – Put a quick breakfast and home-cooked dinner on the meal table as often as you can. Simple combinations of basic foods will nourish everyone best and keep cleanup reasonable.
3. Be a healthy-eater role model – Lead by example, every day and every meal. It’s as easy as sharing an apple while helping your child with homework or pouring a glass of 1% low fat milk for everyone at the dinner table.
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A weekend family gathering in the garden is also a good way to bond with the kids. Just make sure that you are preparing healthy foods too! I used to prepare chicken sandwich grilled and home-made vanilla ice cream with fresh strawberries for my relatives back when I was still living in California. It was really fun, and sharing food with the people you love makes it much more special.
Thumbs up for gathering the family in a garden, or strawberry field or apple orchard. Exploring how food grows, harvesting and sharing it with loved ones is definitely an activity that makes life rich. Thank you for your comment, Mishka!