Tips for healthy Diet for Kids

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Tips for healthy Diet for Kids:

Fill Up With Fiber

Few kids crave a fiber-rich meal. But fiber is filling and when combined with drinking plenty of water, helps prevent constipation. A high-fiber food has 5 grams or more of fiber per serving and a “good” source of fiber is one that provides 2.5 to 4.9 grams per serving. Some fiber-friendly foods include cooked navy beans (9.6 grams of fiber for ½ cup), a medium baked sweet potato with skin (3.8 grams) and bran flakes (5.3 grams).

Control the Supply lines 

You decide which foods to buy and when to serve them. Though kids will pester their parents for less nutritious foods, adults should be in charge when deciding which foods are regularly stocked in the house. Kids won't go hungry. They'll eat what's available in the cupboard and fridge at home. If their favourite snack isn't all that nutritious, you can still buy it once in a while so they don't feel deprived.

Carbohydrates should be the best quality possible

Children should be eating low GI carbohydrates where possible such as grain bread and wholegrain breakfast cereals such as oats. Remember, it is not that children do not "like" grain bread; it is just that they may prefer something else. Long term studies have shown that weight control is supported by low GI eating patterns.

The TV needs to be switched off

Numerous studies have shown that increased screen time (television, computer, video games) is associated with obesity so aim for no more than two hours of screen time each day. Ways to limit TV watching at home include:

• Have clear rules in relation to TV such as no TV in the morning

• Two to three TV-free days each week

• Encourage your children to play more

Do As I Do

Be a role model and teach your kids to make balanced choices when eating out. Add a green salad to your order and request low-fat or light dressing; choose mustard instead of mayonnaise on sandwiches; opt for stir-fried or steamed dishes rather than fried.

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