A major new study has called into question the traditional view that family meal times should be enjoyed together around the dinner table if youngsters are to pick up good eating habits. Having children eat the same foods as grown-ups appears a more important guide to kids developing healthy eating habits.The habit of eating family meals together rubs off as healthier … [Read more...] about Want healthy kids? Feed them the same as what you eat
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Tips for dealing with a fussy eater
Many parents are naturally concerned if their child isn't 'eating their greens'. Almost half of toddlers are considered fussy eaters so the problem is very common. In fact, rather than calling it a 'problem', being a fussy eater should be seen as a normal part of a toddler's development. It is how parents deal with a child's fussy eating habit that is most important to focus … [Read more...] about Tips for dealing with a fussy eater
Using stealth to eat more vegetables
It’s not just in the world of warfare that stealth technology is being employed. The idea of stealth has now been applied to the humble vegetable. Covertly adding puréed vegetables into foods can not only increase the nutritional quality of the meal, but also help reduce the amount kilojoules eaten which is good news for your health and waistline. If you are struggling to get a … [Read more...] about Using stealth to eat more vegetables