1. Don't skip breakfast.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Yet almost half of Indian families regularly skip it. Breakfast has been associated with better memory, test scores, attention span, healthier body weights, and improved overall nutrition. Make breakfast healthy & tasty so that no one can skip breakfast !
2. Keep healthy snacks ready anytime at home.
Fruits, vegetables, sprouts, and whole grains are great snacks for hungry kids & everyone. Snacks can support, or even enhance, your overall healthy eating plan if you keep the right foods on hand. Try healthy & tasty recipes of snacks. Avoid packaged market products in snacks.
3. Eat in portions.
Even eating healthy food in excess lead to obesity & all other complications. Overeating is easy when there’s too much on the plate. Don’t force specially kids to finish all food in the plate or to clean the plate. Choose small portions of food even when eating at restaurants. Using small sized plates also helpful.
4. Eat as a family.
Eating meals together can help everyone eat healthier, is a fun way to explore new foods together, and a great time for family conversations!
5. Keep family meals screen-free.
Eating in front of screen can lead to overeating. Meal time is an important time for family conversations and sharing the day's experiences without any media getting in the way. Eating consciously helps in easy digestion & absorption of nutrients in food.
These are simple & easy steps for healthy eating practice in family. Follow them & experience the change in your health.
