Fueling our Kids for the Future continued…….
5) Stay Open Minded: Most likely the bad food habit(s) you and your family have now are just the things you need to give up. Kids will eat when they are hungry, they will not starve themselves. Get the “my kids will never go for that” mentality out of your head and let them surprise you.
6) Know your Food Fingerprint: Knowing our families food allergies and sensitivities is very important. Everyone needs to know and understand their food sensitivities, the human condition is such that good nutrition is foundational to our entire lives. Food either makes or breaks you.
7) Change is Good: Good changes take time. If you are feeling overwhelmed about changing bad habits, remember change IS difficult. Feeding yourself is different from feeding your child. Children don’t have the agency, means and support to make food choices to buy food, prepare, cook and serve it.
Where do I begin?
Start with water. Everyday. Fish oil. Everyday. Eat protein at every meal and it in balance with favorable carbs and fats. Decrease foods with a high glycemic index.
There are many people who will tell you what to feed your child. You are the only person who will ultimately be making that decision. Always keep in mind that how we eat, what we eat and how we prepare it, are all learned behaviors. What our parents feed us is what we learn to feed ourselves.
A healthy kid is a happy kid!