Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier Than Ever
Do your kids get enough nutrients in their diet? If they’re like most kids, the answer is probably no. You want your children to eat more vegetables and less processed junk, but that’s easier said than done. Getting the average kid to chow down on a serving of broccoli is a chore. Food manufacturers have built an entire industry around our kids’ penchant for sugary cereal and fast food. However, a diet of processed foods can lead to a host of problems, including hindered brain development and even behavioral issues. A study in the American Journal of Public Health found links between poor diet and the development of depression in kids and teens.
plain old veggies is unappealing, whether you’re 10 years old or 40. The solution is to think of vegetables as an ingredient rather than as a stand-alone dish. Take lasagna, for instance. You can easily modify this beloved Italian dish. Instead of using lasagna noodles, slice zucchini into thin, noodle-like strips and layer them as you would typical pasta. The same can be done for other pasta dishes. Zucchini noodles made with a spiralizer — also known as “zoodles” — make a mean substitute for spaghetti. Pair them with your favorite marinara sauce or toss them in a slightly less decadent, but still delicious, alfredo. Vegetables can also be incorporated into other foods your children already know and love. Did you know you can make brownies with avocado and black beans? Slipping in a few healthier ingredients
here and there can deliver the nutrients your kids need to power through a busy school week.
If you want to foster long-lasting healthy eating habits, the best thing you can do is offer your child some agency. For example, saying to your child, “You can have the cauliflower or the broccoli. It’s up to you!” empowers them to make their own decision based on their preferences. Psychologists and social scientists, including the famed Dr. Maria Montessori, argue that when kids feel in charge of a decision, they are more likely to embrace the ability to choose, even if it’s between two kinds of vegetables. Ultimately, as a parent, you are in control of your child’s diet. Help them explore new foods and foster a positive culinary environment. Your kids will develop a taste for healthy eating in no time!
So, how can you encourage your kids to eat healthier foods? One way is through presentation. A mound of
CASE STUDY INJURED BY GOLF CART
Result: $300,000 Settlement Facts: Our client was standing in front of her home when she was run over and seriously injured by a golf cart belonging to the community’s maintenance staff. The golf cart was being driven by a child after a member of the community’s maintenance staff left the keys in the ignition. Our client suffered multiple fractures and had to undergo surgery. We were able to move quickly in order to have the golf cart inspected and photographed. We discovered a warning sign that the keys were not to be left in the ignition while the cart
was unattended (although it is common practice to leave the keys in at all times). Prior to filing a lawsuit, we set the matter for mediation, where we were able to settle the case for six times what the insurance company initially offered.
$300,000
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