Wednesday, February 16

Kids are the lifeline.

Our life is incomplete without our kids. They fill the atmosphere with their laughter and giggles. Their presence makes everyone smile and cherish those moments. Whenever they shower their selfless love and hugs on us, it seems that nothing is more precious or important than this. We visit our childhood with our kids. With them we relive those moments of play and enjoyment which we had experienced when we were kids. Our learning process takes a new start with our kids. Moreover, our kids also teach some new chapters of life to us. In their absence our life is so incomplete and dull. They are our inspiration, our companions and our lifeline. 

Monday, February 7

How I induced the healthy eating habit in my son


Well, I had and still have my share of pressure in making my son eat healthy foods. Although he loves eating fruits and vegetables, yet he needs a wholesome diet for all-round development. By the age of three, he was comfortable with fruits and accepted pulses. But I felt a much healthier diet was required. Given his moodiness and less desire to accept new dishes, it was quite difficult to introduce new recipes and vegetables to him.

Getting strict was not working. And no amount of persuading and cajoling was working either. At that point in time, I decided to change my strategy and to address the issue in a different way.



4 Strategies How I induced the healthy eating habit in my son


Strategy 1- Recipe to convince kiddo for healthy eating

My son wanted to be tall like his father and would often stand on the chair and pretend like him. At that point, I thought of testing my new way of persuading him. I told him if he really wants to be tall then he should eat French beans as the vegetable is quite long. Similarly, I showed him ladyfinger and told him that his father used to eat ladyfinger and French beans when he was small and that is the secret of his height! Guess what! He was convinced and from that day itself, these vegetables are his favorite.

I would like to share more experiences with you and maybe you can also benefit from them.


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Strategy 2- Effective Recipe to induce my son to eat healthily


While still in preschool, my son complained of being bullied by one of his classmates. And the complaint actually became a regular feature despite all the communication with the school authorities. When my son again complained after returning from school, I explained to him that stronger children usually bully the weaker ones. If he could become stronger in some ways then the boy would not dare to bully. These words worked like magic indeed. I introduced more new vegetables to him and he tried them so that he could become stronger and be able to fight back.

Strategy 3 - Compel kid to eat what you are eating without even persuading ( that is the best!)


After a couple of years, I remember, I made a simple dish. Not at all time consuming or difficult. I added some sugar and a pinch of rock salt to the yogurt and mixed it. (A little bit of rock salt is good for health as it provides the essential minerals.) Then added some slices of fresh fruits like banana and apple to it (you can also add pieces of mango or pomegranate or any other of your choice) and later served it at dinner. But I didn’t offer it to my son. Out of curiosity, he asked me why I didn’t give it to him. I told him that it was my favorite. Instead of cajoling him to try it, I showed that I was excited to have it more. That prompted him to try this new recipe and later he asked me I could make it once more for him!

So my strategies do not end here, just a bit of presence of mind and what a kid can fall for and you are going to succeed.


Strategy 4- One trick with multiple benefits ( you must read this one:) )


I remember another small incident that stopped him from eating chips daily. On his way to cycling, when he was five, with his grandma, my son would often demand chips from the store on the way. To avoid his tantrums, his demand was met daily. One day I went with him and as usual, he asked for chips. Instead of saying “no” I offered an alternative to him. I told him that he needed a pair of sports shoes which would make him cycle faster. But the shoes were costly and required him to save money. I explained to him if he could avoid that pack of chips for few days then I would use the money saved for buying his sports shoes. The trick worked! He complied and later on I fulfilled my promise.

All the above incidents are from my own life, with no guidance from some coach or guru, but they were really effective. The only thing that was common in all was - Patience!!

Parenting is an ongoing process and it would be wrong if I say that I have no difficulty in raising my children.  I had my share of failures, obstacles, and success in raising healthy kids.

Do tell me what do you think about these experiences of mine and you are heartily welcome to share your experiences and views.

Wednesday, February 2

How to make your child eat healthy meals happily?

Mothers are always in search of healthy recipes which their children will relish and ask for more. They take all the pain to do whatever they can to try out new dishes for their kids. Alas! The child takes just a second to push aside the dish painstakingly prepared by his mother. Obviously, it is quite upsetting that the child is not getting all the nutrients that he must take for satisfactory development. All the efforts seem to go in vain.

                                                           
Making the child eat healthy food happily can be a tough task.

Benefits of  Eating healthy for kids


The habits developed in the early stages of life have long-lasting effects. Healthy eating habit is one such rewarding habit. It ensures balanced growth and development of the child. Plus, it also protects the child from many health hazards like heart problems, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Besides, it makes the child active, confident, and happier. The overall quality of life gets a boost if a child is a happy eater and not a fussy eater.

Making a child eat what is best for him is definitely a grueling exercise. He does not understand the benefits of healthy eating. But parents know and can make all the difference. When the kid does not cooperate or argues on the choice of meals, the only way is to bring about a change in the ways to make him eat healthy foods.


Ways to Make your child eat healthy meals


                                         


Always keep fruits, vegetables, and healthy drinks ready. Keep fast foods and empty drinks out of the kitchen. In the case of hunger pangs, children will obviously have what is available in the kitchen.

Plan your menu in advance and involve the kids too. Make them aware of the labels of the food products and energy/calories derived from the food items.

Teach kids about the importance of healthy food items and their role in our lives. Tell them what they are getting from fruits and vegetables which they will never get from chips, chocolates, sugary drinks, and other junk foods.                                





Prefer dining at home with the kids. Make the dining time a fun-filled experience that children can look forward to the day after another. They are more likely to enjoy eating in a caring and happy environment.


Read 4 Strategies How I Induced Healthy Eating Habit in My Son


Curtail your intake of fast foods and sugary drinks. Prefer milk, homemade soups, fruit juices over soda, and other processed drinks. The children will do what their parents practice at home.
Even if you have to dine out at some restaurant or party, choose healthy foods for yourself. Be a role model for your children.


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Learn new exciting and easy to prepare healthy dishes and snacks. Avoid making the same boring dishes that are tasteless and not exciting enough.

Keep the body requirement of your kids in mind while preparing meals.    


Healthy spices and ingredients

     
Also, understand the use of various ingredients that can aid in the further development of the brain and body of the kids.

The change from fussy eater to happy eater may be slow but possible. It actually depends more on the attitude and strategy of the parents than on the kids. Forcing the kids or having a battle on the table is not the solution. Instead transform yourself, your ways and your style of cooking to attract the children to the dinner table.

Seek expert help for Healthy eating habits in kids

In case, you face a constant struggle to make your child eat healthy meals happily, get in touch with your friends and relatives. Enquire how they handle similar issues and what they prepare for kids. Moreover, there are plenty of resources available to help you counter this issue. 


Healthy kids are happier kids!

                                   

Giving a balanced and tasty diet to the child is of prime importance for a mother. It is a tedious job to make something different and yet healthy and which is acceptable by her little darling also. It’s a regular tussle between the mother and the child for what to eat and what not to eat. While kids prefer some junk food or snacks, the mothers go for healthy meals which would provide nourishment to the child.

At many times parents also have to surrender and accept the unhealthy demands of their children. Just to make them happy temporarily, they ignore the importance of a healthy diet and shower them with diet cold drinks and junk foods which fill up the stomach but seldom fulfill the energy requirement of the child.
                                           

A balanced diet is crucial for child growth irrespective of his age


The daily food intake of the child should fulfill the requirements of proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats, and carbohydrates. All of these if consumed in right proportions will have a good effect on the physical and mental health of the child. 

A wholesome meal will make a child energetic and strong. The child is likely to be more enthusiastic and motivated in every sphere of life in comparison to those children who are undernourished or wrongly nourished.


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Make sure that the daily diet of a child includes servings of whole grains, vegetables, dairy products, fruits, cereals, water, and some protein foods. 


There should be at least three complete meals and two snacks time in a day. The whole day diet should be planned in such a way that all the above food groups are provided to the child in optimum proportions. The purpose of a diet chart is to promote the all-around development of the child which comes through the right kind of diet.

A diet that includes too many processed foods, sugary fluids, soda, salt, and trans fats is incomplete and harmful. The child is likely to develop severe diseases later in his life like diabetes, obesity, and heart problems subsequently leading to unhappiness and depression.

Also, when the diet of a child lacks the necessary nutrients, it may lead to weak bones and body structure, fatigue, mood swings, health issues, and disinterest in daily life routine.

Therefore consciously choose healthy foods for your family. Plan your diet and be a role model for your kids. Prefer eating at home and pick healthy food items for yourself. The kids are most likely to follow in your footsteps and learn to adopt healthy eating habits. A healthy family is definitely a happier family!!



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