1. Variety can be the key to getting your children to eat more nutritious meals.

Kids can get tired of the taste of things very easily, so if you serve the same thing all the time then chances are your kids won’t eat it anymore. Try to serve different things as often as you can, the more things that your child is open to eating then the more nutrition he can get. Take a look at your kid’s plate, remember that the more color there is the more variety and the more sources of nutrients are present.

2. Healthy drinks should be your first option in terms of giving your child liquids.

Children love sugary drinks such as instant or canned juice and soda. These contain empty calories and only cause your children to be overly energized without really giving them any health benefits. Water should be given as often as possible and if your child really wants juice give him or her fresh fruit or vegetable juice.

3. Eat in moderation.

Anything that is in excess is bad for the body, mist especially if these are unhealthy foods. Teach your child to listen to his body and to eat just as he needs. Don’t force your child to finish everything on his plate all the time, since this will only train him to ignore the signal of his body when he is full. This can eventually lead to over eating and obesity in the future.

4. Less is more, especially when it comes to salt intake.

The less that your children take in, the more his body will be benefitting from it. Your child can very easily be consuming more than his daily recommended intake of salt because of junk food. Switch to foods that have less sodium. Remember that low sodium does not necessarily mean less of it so make sure that what you get is labeled “Less”.

5. Choose good cholesterol.

A healthy heart is something that you will definitely want your kids to have. You can help your kids get this by making sure that they eat good cholesterol. Use canola oil for cooking and avoid reheating oil. When you buy them food, check the label to see whether or not it contains a large amount of saturated fat which can be unhealthy.

6. Fiber is a very important part of anyone’s diet, children included.

We often don’t get to give our kids enough fiber, but we really should since it can help cleanse the body and provide important nutrients. It can also help make your child feel full and stay feeling full so that he doesn’t graze too much.

7. Regular meals are another important part of having your kids eat healthy.

Skipping on meals will not only make your child lose out on important nutrients, it also disrupts the body’s feeding schedule and metabolism. Make sure that your child eats breakfast to get him energized for the day.

8. Make food fun for your kids.

Each meal does not have to be a battle at the table. If you make food a big issue then the more that your children will have an aversion towards eating. Try to find ways to involve your children and make the whole process from preparing food to eating it fun.

9. Don’t watch TV during meals.

Many parents allow their children to watch television while they eat, which makes the child lose focus on what they are doing. Instead of paying attention to their food and enjoying their meal they end up watching more TV. This can also give your child problems with digestion since they may not be getting to chew their food properly.

10. Schedule snacks and graze healthy.

Many children graze through out the day and end up having no appetite for an entire meal because they are already quite full. If your child grazes on junk food then this becomes even more of a problem, since he is taking in empty calories. Try to limit grazing by scheduling a proper snack time in between meals. If your child gets hungry close to meal times give him something light like a cracker so that he does not get filled and you don’t whet his appetite. Also, make it a point to give  your kids healthy snacks so that even if they do eat in between meals, they still get something nutritious.

Here is a simple and pretty healthy snack which your children can help make. . .FUN FRUIT SKEWERS