Marc Wellness International Blog

Friday Q & A Day is where we answer questions “Parents want to know about childhood or family health and wellbeing”.  Check out this weeks question sent in by Belinda:

I want my child to eat healthier foods. How can I improve her eating habits, so she eats a better diet?Thanks Belinda for submitting your question here are some tips on how you can encourage your child to eat healthier foods: 

Shop healthy, Eat healthy. It all starts from what you put in the trolley at the supermarket. The food choices you make there will end up in the kitchen cupboards or fridge and will be the meals provided for lunch or dinner. So, ensure when shopping to make healthy choices. Also include the kids when shopping, ask them to choose a new fruit or vegetable they would like to try. 

Fill the Fridge with healthy foods like fruits and vegetables so when your child reaches for a snack they find a healthy choice. It is a good idea to cut fruit up, into a fruit salad which could be great for an afternoon snack or on breakfast cereal in the mornings. Freezing fruits such as frozen orange quarters are also a great snack.

 Educate & Involve. A good way to get children interested in eating and enjoying healthier foods is to educate them and get them involved in the kitchen. Encourage the kids to help with food preparation, explaining to them the importance of healthy foods whilst you are cooking.

 Be a good role model. If you want your child to eat vegetables, parents need to ensure they are enjoying their vegetables too. Encourage healthy meals and snacks at home and ensure they are part of the daily diet. 

 Looking after your health,