We know the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, but tell that to your child and they'll probably turn up their noses. Sometimes it's even hard for adults to eat their daily servings. No worries, below are some helpful tips to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. Introducing a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at a young age is best and being consistent with it will ensure good eating habits. 5 tips to get your child eating more fruits and vegetables 1. Have fruits and vegetables available in your home all the time. It includes dried fruits or frozen vegetables. Place them where it's visible and accessible. A bowl with fruits placed on your kitchen counter or table is an easy reminder to grab something that is quick, nutritious and filling. If it's easier for your kids to grab grapes or cherry tomatoes from the fridge, then wash them first and place them in a bowl. Be careful as certain fruits tend to spoil quicker when washed. For a treat, freeze some … [Read more...]
3 Healthy Snack Ideas for Toddlers
Toddlers have little tummies, so it’s no wonder they want to eat small meals or snacks throughout the day. These three healthy toddler snacking ideas may help you get your toddler to eat more than chips or fruit snacks. Try them out on your toddler and see what they think of them! 3 Healthy Snack Ideas for Toddlers Ants on a log Maybe your toddler is like most and doesn’t like anything green. You can’t get them to eat lettuce, cabbage, or broccoli. Here’s one idea that may at least get your toddler to eat celery – make it fun! Since most toddlers absolutely love peanut butter, spread some of the gooey goodness on the celery. Next, sprinkle a generous number of raisins on the peanut butter and push them in. If your child doesn’t like peanut butter or if they have an allergic reaction to it, you can use cream cheese or hummus. Instead of raisins, you can use diced apples, diced bananas, or pieces of nuts. The point is to make the snack fun so your toddler will want to eat … [Read more...]
Vegetable Gardening This Summer – What You Should Do Now
Anyone planning a vegetable garden knows that what you do before summer can have a big effect on how your garden grows. There are many things you can do now to ensure your vegetable gardening this summer is productive. Try these tips and watch your garden prosper. If you haven’t already done so, now is the perfect time to till your garden spot. Determine how large you want the garden to be and mark it off. Run the tiller in the garden to incorporate plant matter from the last year. You may also want to test your soil to see if it has the proper nutrients needed for a vegetable garden. Soil tests can be purchased from most plant nurseries or other stores which sell gardening supplies. Local colleges may provide testing free of charge if they have degrees related to farming. Plan what you’ll plant. You may already know what vegetables you want to grow but chances are you’ll change your mind at least once before the plants are in the ground. Think about the vegetables your family … [Read more...]
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