how to teach kids healthy eating habits

How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits

Marissa Vicario, Founder and Wellness ExpertMarissa’s Well-being and Healthwww.mwahonline.comwww.whereineedtobe.com

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How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits

• I’m all about health and wellness for the whole family where weight loss occurs as a side effect.

• After reading an article in Vogue about a mother putting her 7-year-old on a diet, I’ve re-framed her actions for a healthier outcome

How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits

• Instead of fat talk

Model healthy eating behaviors

How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits

• Instead of counting calories

Grow, cook and enjoy nourishing food as a family

How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits

• Instead of referring to foods as “good” and “bad”

Talk about food as nourishment and emphasize the best stuff

How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits

• Instead of banning sweets

Allow them infrequently like at social events

How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits

• Instead of diet soda and 100-calorie snack packs

Offer fun finger foods, cut up veggies and dips, trail mix, smoothies, fruit and water

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