| Is getting your kids to eat healthy foods is a battle in | | | | water and fresh fruit juice. Drink boxes containing |
| your home? If so, you'll love these tips that will make | | | | pure fruit juice are relatively inexpensive and kids |
| your kids happy and give you the satisfaction of | | | | love the individual boxes, complete with straws. |
| knowing you are feeding them foods that are good | | | | Make it Fun |
| for them. | | | | The secret is in the presentation. Arrange an |
| Start the Day Right | | | | assortment of healthy foods in a fun way on your |
| You can give your kids a delicious, healthy breakfast | | | | child's plate. You can include smiley faces made from |
| by getting rid of the ready to eat cereals and | | | | raisins or nuts and choose foods that are colorful. |
| pastries and replacing them with bran pancakes and | | | | Kids will eat most things if they are presented in a |
| low-sugar syrup and/or fruit. Whole-wheat tortillas | | | | unique design that makes eating fun. |
| filled with fruit, scrambled eggs, or cheese and turkey | | | | Healthy Dinner |
| bacon are delicious and your kids will have fun eating | | | | Dinnertime can include homemade pizza topped with |
| them, paying no attention to the fact that it is | | | | cheese and vegetables, or soft tacos made with |
| actually good for them. | | | | shredded chicken and cheese. Chicken strips prepared |
| Naturally Sweet | | | | in the oven are always a hit and you could include an |
| Most kids will ask for sweets such as candy and | | | | assortment of fresh vegetables and whole-grain |
| snack cakes. Instead of giving in to the pressure, | | | | breads. Fish sticks are relatively healthy if you |
| give your kids applesauce and homemade oatmeal | | | | prepare them in the oven rather than fried. Cheese |
| cookies prepared with a sugar substitute or honey | | | | and legumes are healthy choices. |
| rather than white sugar. Fruit snacks and dried fruit | | | | It's not difficult to get kids to eat healthy foods. It |
| roll ups made from 100 percent fruit are great ideas | | | | just takes a little extra thought and planning. Start by |
| for kids. | | | | using our tips and you may be surprised to see what |
| Replace fruit drinks and sodas with flavored tonic | | | | your child will eat. |