{"id":7679,"date":"2009-04-28T01:00:56","date_gmt":"2009-04-28T06:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=7679"},"modified":"2009-04-24T00:29:19","modified_gmt":"2009-04-24T05:29:19","slug":"7-easy-healthy-tips-for-nutritious-family-dining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/7-easy-healthy-tips-for-nutritious-family-dining\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Easy, Healthy Tips for Nutritious Family Dining"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"family-dinner\"<\/a>Most moms and dads want their kids to eat healthy or healthier, but lots of times they are faced with multiple struggles. Juggling hectic school and work schedules often makes it difficult to have a sit-down, home-cooked, nutritious meal.\u00a0 According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), \u201cThe top concern, shared by more than four-in-10 moms, is that kids are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. Picky eaters and eating too much junk food round out the top three overall concerns of moms.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ADA compiled a short list of easy and practical tips for moms and\/or dads to try out:<\/p>\n

Establish a family mealtime time.<\/strong> Try to have at least one meal a day together. This can help increase a child\u2019s intake of healthier foods because kids tend to eat more fruits, vegetables, and dairy at meals shared with their parents.<\/p>\n

Get the family involved.<\/strong> Having your children help prepare meals<\/a> will increase the likelihood of them trying different foods (kids are more inclined to try something new if they had a part in making it). This also allows for great social interaction between you and your kids.<\/p>\n

Lead by example.<\/strong> The old saying of \u201cpractice what you preach\u201d goes hand-in-hand with kids improving their eating habits.\u00a0 Moms and dads often tell their kids to eat healthy, but don\u2019t follow their own\u00a0advice. Remember healthy eating is a lifestyle<\/a>! The earlier you introduce healthy eating to your children the more likely they\u2019ll continue throughout their life.<\/p>\n

Try something new.<\/strong> Set a goal to include one new food or recipe each week. You\u2019ll soon discover new favorites to incorporate into family menus.<\/p>\n

Remember freshness and quality.<\/strong> Select fresh, quality products when choosing foods for your family. Fresher foods provide higher amounts of essential nutrients and taste better. Buying seasonal fruits and vegetables will help stretch your food dollar.<\/p>\n

Stash healthy snacks.<\/strong> Keep healthy, nutritious snacks<\/a> in key places at all times \u2014 your purse, the car, your desk drawer.<\/p>\n

Face dining-out challenges head-on and be informed.<\/strong> Choose restaurants that allow you to mix and match food options\u00a0to give you control to create a balanced meal for you and your family. Visit restaurant Web sites or call ahead to find out information about their menu.<\/p>\n

Source: American Dietetic Association <\/a>
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