BACK TO SCHOOL....FEED THEM WITH GOOD NUTRITION 

 

 

 

 

 

It's that time of year again!!  I hope that some of you have taken my prior advice and stopped sending your kids to school with "empty" foods on a daily basis.  If not, let's do a quick review. 

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Our kids will now spend the majority of the day Monday through Friday for the next 10 months in a classroom having to learn, pay close attention, and participate in physical activities....and because of all this, we as parents need to send them in with healthy snacks and nutritious foods that will give them the energy they need.

 

Simple changes can make all the difference in the world.  Here are some simple ways you can make a big change in your children's health:

• Instead of fruit juice, fruit drinks, and sport drinks send them in with water.
• Instead of white bread or plain pita pockets send a sandwich made with whole wheat bread or a whole wheat pita.
• Instead of chips send them in with pretzels, nuts, air popped popcorn, whole grain crackers, baked chips, rice cakes (lot of flavors now!).
• Instead of a candy bar send them in a low fat granola bar.
• Try to always send in some kind of fresh fruit....be creative, there are so many different kinds of fruit available now.
• As a rule of thumb, unless they have some form of food allergy, eliminate "white colored" foods.....stick to whole grain and wheat derived foods.
• Forget about those "ready made" lunch meals in a box, freshly made is always healthier.

By making the above changes in your children's diet, you will help them stay focused longer because they won't be experiencing rapid blood sugar shifts (highs and lows that often accompany high sugar foods).  They also will feel "full" longer with the increase in fiber in their diet and won't sit at their desk dreaming of "Sour Patch Kids".

The bottom line is, WE ARE THE BOSS !!.  They will eat what we send them in with because they are hungry!!!!  Choice should not always be an option.  Also, the advertising companies are not as powerful as they think......we are the biggest influence on our children.  Lead by example and show your kids that eating healthier foods is something that you do as well......they are always watching and listening!!!  Another great tip is to involve your children in food shopping....take them with you and talk about food as you cruise the aisles.  Let them pick things out that they think they would like to try.  And of course.....don't forget to make a list and put it in your GalsShopper!!!!