While cooking a healthy meal quickly may be the case, sometimes we must remember that getting our family to eat those meals may take some time. Read on to learn tips on ways to create healthy family meals and also how to have the family eat them. We don’t want to have any waste!
Ways to cook healthy family meals:
- Utilize frozen fruits and veggies, sometimes they are quicker than fresh and can offer the same benefits.
- Refer to MyPlate for nutritional guidelines for all age ranges in your family.
- Try swapping ingredients like yogurt or 2% milk, as healthier options in certain recipes.
- Serve fruits as a dessert to the family.
Tips for creating a healthy food lifestyle:
- Never give up: Habits and food choices can change over time.
- It’s controversial, but do not cook alternative meals for younger children. It is a waste of your time, and an “out” for them not to eat the healthy meal you choose to prepare.
- Habits take time to break and create. At least 21 days, probably longer. Give it time.
- Have age-appropriate conversations with your children about why healthy eating is important.
- Model a healthy food lifestyle. Your family will eventually follow what they see you doing.
One of the biggest impacts you can have as a family is to eat together at the table. This will allow for a regular routine to start up, and everyone will know what to expect each night. Plus, a bonus is great conversations happen over meals!
Connect with local professionals who care. Reach out to Trinity Health Systems Twin City today to learn more about services designed to keep you and your family healthy! Phone: (740) 922-2800
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