| Parents can help their kids to eat better, and make it | | | | creativity can do! |
| fun! Here are some tips to increase your child's interest | | | | 4. Make desserts healthy |
| in healthy foods. | | | | You can still have dessert and make it healthy too. |
| 1. Bring your kids grocery shopping | | | | Instead of depending on store bought cookies and |
| While in the produce section, let your kids pick out a | | | | candy (which provide minimal nutrients), try dipping |
| new fruit or vegetable to try. Kids are more interested | | | | fresh strawberries in chocolate sauce, a fruit smoothie, |
| in trying new foods when they get to pick them out. | | | | or a berry cobbler. These choices may have some |
| 2. Prepare meals together | | | | sugar but are also adding nutrients at the same time. |
| Let your child be part of the preparation. Whether they | | | | Remember- everything is healthy in moderation. |
| mix something in a bowl or pour a sauce they will be | | | | 5. When your child wants candy |
| happier to eat and try new foods when they played a | | | | Candy is a once in a while treat. Try using one ounce |
| part. | | | | of trail mix with a few m&m's instead of a whole |
| 3. Incorporate "fun foods" | | | | candy bar. |
| Kids are drawn to foods that have different shapes, | | | | Be a role model for your children. If you enjoy physical |
| and bright colors. There are many fruits that can fall | | | | activity and eat healthy your children will likely do the |
| into this category such as kiwi or star fruit. You can | | | | same. Encouraging physical activity and healthy food |
| also be creative! Instead of handing your child a whole | | | | choices during childhood will help build these habits for |
| orange, break it up into pieces and make a smiley face | | | | a lifetime. |
| on the plate. You would be amazed what simple | | | | |