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#189 - Healthy eating for kids | Austin McGuffie & Ben Grynol
Nov 25, 2022
Austin McGuffie and Ben Grynol, parents of 4 kids, discuss the challenges of parenting, feeding kids nutritious food, and educating them. They share tips on helping kids make better food choices, striking a balance between a nutritious diet and a healthy relationship with food, encouraging kids to take ownership of their food, and making food taste enjoyable. They also discuss strategies for promoting physical activity, changing kids' perceptions of vegetables, and providing healthy alternatives for snacks.
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- Encouraging kids to take ownership of their food choices can help foster a sense of pride and increase their willingness to try new things.
- When discussing nutrition with kids, focus on the outcomes of eating certain foods rather than labeling them as 'healthy' or 'unhealthy.'
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Give Kids Ownership in Their Food Choices
Encouraging kids to take ownership of their food choices can help foster a sense of pride and increase their willingness to try new things. By involving them in the cooking process and allowing them to make decisions about what to eat, kids feel a sense of control and responsibility. This can be as simple as assigning them specific tasks in the kitchen or having them choose their favorite fruits and vegetables. When they feel a sense of ownership, they are more likely to be open to trying new foods and making healthier choices.
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