Tips for Healthy Kids

While most kids go through finicky phases, it's often because parents aren't encouraging a variety of foods. Introduce a new food as often as 10 times - it takes about that many tastings before a picky eater accepts a new food. And remember, kids learn by experimentation.

Join the Breakfast Club

It's common knowledge these days that breakfast is the most important meal for children. A healthy breakfast helps kids concentrate and problem-solve more easily in school.

Snack Attack

Rather than allowing snacks such as chips or cookies, provide children with healthy snacks that include vegetables or fish. For salmon snack ideas, see our Appetizers/Snacks recipes 

Come and Get It

Eat scheduled meals. Creating a routine for children instills healthy eating behaviors, and allows parents to assert control over what their children eat.

Recruit Kitchen Helpers

Get children interested in food preparation. Children are more likely to take an interest in the food (and are more likely to eat the meal) when parents involve children in the preparation aspect. Let them lend a hand in the kitchen!

Choices, Choices, Choices!

A child's diet should include many choices from each of the different food groups. Two servings of lean meat, poultry or fish (salmon is particularly healthy and tasty), and two to three eight-ounce glasses of milk each day will provide the protein and calcium requirements for a growing child. Include 6 servings of whole grains (bread, cereal, pasta), 3 vegetables and 2 fruits to round out their daily diet.

Make Food Fun

While salmon filets might not be the first item on a child's favorite food list, there are several ways to make healthy foods more appealing. Create new ways to prepare healthy foods - for fun ideas, see our Easy Family Favorites recipes 

Show 'Em The Ropes

Children use their parents as an example in their daily lives - they will emulate Mom and Dad in every action. That's why it's extremely important to teach by example, especially when it comes to trying new foods. Parents must practice what they preach - adults need regular exercise and a well-balanced diet as much as children.

Bring Them Along

Use the grocery store to open new worlds. Exposing children to many different types of food will pique their interest and will get them involved in the process of selecting healthy foods.

Check out the recipes for Easy Family Favorites 

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