Looking for ways to encourage healthy eating in your kids this summer? Take a look at the quick guide below from Primary Care Partners of New Jersey.
Summer is the time for lazy days, trips to the pool, late-night movies, and a generally more relaxed schedule—at least for kids. For parents, especially working parents, it can be even busier. It often leads to drive-thru stops, frozen dinners, chips, sodas, and other unhealthy food choices.
While this is not uncommon and is understandable, it’s important that you keep your kids eating healthy all year. Below, our team at Primary Care Partners of New Jersey provides some tips to help your kids attain healthy eating habits during the summer months.
As your kids sweat during the hot months, they can easily become dehydrated. Keep cold water on hand and provide a good water bottle that they can take with them outside and on the road.
If you leave soda and chips lying on the counter, that’s what your kids will go for. They tend to reach for the most easily accessible things. Try hiding the unhealthy items and keep the more nutritious options out on the counter and in the front of the fridge.
You can also make it easier on yourself to provide homemade meals. Take some time to make a simple meal plan and do some prep work when you have pockets of time. If your meats, veggies, and other sides are ready to go, it will be much easier for you to cook on busy days. If you have a slow cooker, put it to good use.
Keep fruits and veggies on hand that your kids love to eat. Try taking them to a farmer’s market with you so they can pick out their own produce. Or consider growing your own garden as a fun but useful project.
Also, let your kids help you make dinner, like homemade pizza. They’ll have fun, develop cooking skills, and eat a much healthier meal.
Yes, you want to focus on keeping your children eating healthy, but being too strict can have an adverse effect. Allow them to have some of their favorite unhealthy snacks and drinks, but do so as a treat.
Learn more about encouraging healthy eating by visiting our team at Primary Care Partners of New Jersey. Schedule an appointment today.
Looking for ways to encourage healthy eating in your kids this summer? Take a look at the quick guide below from Primary Care Partners of New Jersey.
Summer is the time for lazy days, trips to the pool, late-night movies, and a generally more relaxed schedule—at least for kids. For parents, especially working parents, it can be even busier. It often leads to drive-thru stops, frozen dinners, chips, sodas, and other unhealthy food choices.
While this is not uncommon and is understandable, it’s important that you keep your kids eating healthy all year. Below, our team at Primary Care Partners of New Jersey provides some tips to help your kids attain healthy eating habits during the summer months.
As your kids sweat during the hot months, they can easily become dehydrated. Keep cold water on hand and provide a good water bottle that they can take with them outside and on the road.
If you leave soda and chips lying on the counter, that’s what your kids will go for. They tend to reach for the most easily accessible things. Try hiding the unhealthy items and keep the more nutritious options out on the counter and in the front of the fridge.
You can also make it easier on yourself to provide homemade meals. Take some time to make a simple meal plan and do some prep work when you have pockets of time. If your meats, veggies, and other sides are ready to go, it will be much easier for you to cook on busy days. If you have a slow cooker, put it to good use.
Keep fruits and veggies on hand that your kids love to eat. Try taking them to a farmer’s market with you so they can pick out their own produce. Or consider growing your own garden as a fun but useful project.
Also, let your kids help you make dinner, like homemade pizza. They’ll have fun, develop cooking skills, and eat a much healthier meal.
Yes, you want to focus on keeping your children eating healthy, but being too strict can have an adverse effect. Allow them to have some of their favorite unhealthy snacks and drinks, but do so as a treat.
Learn more about encouraging healthy eating by visiting our team at Primary Care Partners of New Jersey. Schedule an appointment today.