Mom’s diary : Notes for healthy eating habit for kids
What to eat?
Wholesome grains — rice, barley, wheat, quinoa, oats, millets (not processed)
Colorful vegetables — eat your rainbow.
Fruits — Whole fruits, no juices
Clean proteins- lentils, pulses, egg, cheese, meat (no no to hormones)
Snacks- nuts, dry fruits, and any homemade snacks.
Avoid white sugar for the first two years. Sweeten the food with jaggery, honey, dates, etc.
No processed foods. Focus on a balanced diet.
Sip water throughout the day.
When to eat?
Have during Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and snack times.
Eat-Play/Work-Sleep — repeat.
Where to eat?
Dining table. Eat meals together with family.
How to eat?
Sit down, eat slowly, chew your food and eat. Have pleasant conversation and make it a happy time. Talk about the food you eat, explain how to eat everything. Avoid watching media while eating, instead play a music in the background.
And the most important note: Walk the talk -Mommy and Daddy, please follow the above step for yourselves, and the baby will follow a healthy eating habit.
