Healthy Food Basics

The link between healthy food and healthy kids is clear.Take these action steps to get on the road to healthy eating:

Create a weekly meal plan using similar fruits and veggies in
different ways.
Divide treats into single-serving portions using the nutitional information on the label to avoid overindulging.
Let your kids help make meals and snacks (Try these free recipes).
Make healthy foods for kidsavailable, so they’re the first things
kids reach for.
Limit the amount of unhealthy snacks at home. If it’s not in the house, your family can’t eat it!
Avoid the “clean your plate” rule. Start with a small serving and let your child ask for seconds.

When eating out…