Nanny To The Rescue: How Can I Help My Kids Develop Healthy Eating Habits?
Our in-house nanny answers your baby, toddler and preschooler questions…
Q: My 5 and 3-year-olds love and prefer sugary treats which I must admit I contributed largely to. How can I start helping them develop healthy eating habits?
Have routine meal times and eat together as a family putting these into consistent practice:
| Instead Of: | Fill Up On: |
| Fried and processed foods | Fresh fruits and vegetables |
| White breads, desserts | Whole grains, wheat breads and cereals |
| Meats high in fat | Lean meats, poultry and legumes such as beans, peas and lentils |
| High-fat ice cream, butter, cheese or whole milk | Low-fat, skimmed or non-fat dairy products |
| Sweetened and caffeinated drinks | Water, unsweetened and decaffeinated drinks |
| Highly salted canned and processed foods | Fresh foods with herbs and spices |
| Do Not: | Instead: |
| Use sweets or food treats to reward good behaviour | Offer affection and time to enjoy special activities with you |
| Make children empty their plates | Help them learn to eat only when hungry and stop when satisfied |
| Eliminate all sweets and favourite snacks | Teach them to exercise self-control by enjoying treats in moderation |
Catch them young, start when they are very little so they can get used to it.
Well noted, thanks Nanny
Thanks for sharing MIM.
thanks
Noted. Thanks