healthy food Archives - parentztalk.com parentztalk.com Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:10:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Get Your Children to Eat Healthier https://parentztalk.com/how-to-get-your-children-to-eat-healthier/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:33:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=6180 While eating healthy is important, kids are bombarded by a range of tempting fast-food meals, convincing them to eat junk food when they get the chance. As a result, many of them could be reluctant to stick to the healthy meal plan you set out for them. Here are some techniques to help you get […]

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]]> While eating healthy is important, kids are bombarded by a range of tempting fast-food meals, convincing them to eat junk food when they get the chance. As a result, many of them could be reluctant to stick to the healthy meal plan you set out for them. Here are some techniques to help you get your kids to stick to a healthier diet.

Lead By Example

Although you can tell your children what to do, the thing that will get them to actually be invested in what to tell them is by doing it yourself. This will show them that you swear by what you tell them and get them to truly believe in eating healthy.

Offer Some Choices

Rather than forcing your kids to eat a specific meal, give them a few options to choose from, making sure that all of them are healthy but tasty. This way, you’ll make them feel special and give them the enthusiasm to eat the meal options you put in front of them.

Remember To Limit Sodas

Even though eating healthy food is important, don’t forget that drinks make a difference as well, especially when it comes to unhealthy fizzy drinks. Aside from managing the food you give your kids, make sure that they drink plenty of water and minimal sodas.

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]]> 3 Switch-Ups for Putting a Healthy Twist on Your Dessert https://parentztalk.com/3-switch-ups-for-putting-a-healthy-twist-on-your-dessert/ Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:46:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=600 It’s pretty much impossible to find a kid that doesn’t love sweets, even though they’re not exactly healthy. You’re not in control of the ingredients of store-bought sweets, but you can always try to put a healthy twist on homemade desserts, and these three tips will help you get it done every time. Basic Ingredients […]

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]]> It’s pretty much impossible to find a kid that doesn’t love sweets, even though they’re not exactly healthy. You’re not in control of the ingredients of store-bought sweets, but you can always try to put a healthy twist on homemade desserts, and these three tips will help you get it done every time.

Basic Ingredients

Most desserts call for flour, milk, and butter, and there are healthier alternatives for each one. Processed white wheat flour can be replaced with whole wheat flour, you can switch dairy with plant-based milk, and butter can easily be ditched and replaced with coconut oil because they have a similar consistency.

Natural Sweeteners

If your recipe calls for white sugar, try to replace it with natural alternatives. Maple syrup and honey are two of the most popular options on the market, and they’ll make your desserts equally delicious while containing more healthy vitamins and minerals than artificial sweeteners.

Dark Chocolate

We won’t sugarcoat it—milk chocolate is tastier than dark chocolate, but it contains so much sugar that it simply isn’t worth it. Your kids will learn to enjoy dark chocolate just as much after a while, so look for one with at least 70% cocoa for maximum health benefits.

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]]> 3 Switch-Ups for Putting a Healthy Twist on Your Dessert https://parentztalk.com/3-switch-ups-for-putting-a-healthy-twist-on-your-dessert-2/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:46:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=600 It’s pretty much impossible to find a kid that doesn’t love sweets, even though they’re not exactly healthy. You’re not in control of the ingredients of store-bought sweets, but you can always try to put a healthy twist on homemade desserts, and these three tips will help you get it done every time. Basic Ingredients […]

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]]> It’s pretty much impossible to find a kid that doesn’t love sweets, even though they’re not exactly healthy. You’re not in control of the ingredients of store-bought sweets, but you can always try to put a healthy twist on homemade desserts, and these three tips will help you get it done every time.

Basic Ingredients

Most desserts call for flour, milk, and butter, and there are healthier alternatives for each one. Processed white wheat flour can be replaced with whole wheat flour, you can switch dairy with plant-based milk, and butter can easily be ditched and replaced with coconut oil because they have a similar consistency.

Natural Sweeteners

If your recipe calls for white sugar, try to replace it with natural alternatives. Maple syrup and honey are two of the most popular options on the market, and they’ll make your desserts equally delicious while containing more healthy vitamins and minerals than artificial sweeteners.

Dark Chocolate

We won’t sugarcoat it—milk chocolate is tastier than dark chocolate, but it contains so much sugar that it simply isn’t worth it. Your kids will learn to enjoy dark chocolate just as much after a while, so look for one with at least 70% cocoa for maximum health benefits.

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]]> 5 Ways to Help Your Kids Make Healthier Choices at Fast-Food Restaurants https://parentztalk.com/5-ways-to-help-your-kids-make-healthier-choices-at-fast-food-restaurants/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:33:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=2548 Most kids have a special place in their hearts for fast-food restaurants, but you should tread lightly when taking them there. If you’re looking for ways to encourage your kids to embrace a healthy diet while eating at fast food restaurants, these five useful tips are a good place to start. Smaller Portions Don’t let […]

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]]> Most kids have a special place in their hearts for fast-food restaurants, but you should tread lightly when taking them there. If you’re looking for ways to encourage your kids to embrace a healthy diet while eating at fast food restaurants, these five useful tips are a good place to start.

Smaller Portions

Don’t let kids fall into the temptation of ordering large portions. Sticking to smaller kids’ meal portions is usually the best way to keep their fast-food consumption on the healthy side and avoid overeating.

Come Prepared

Go over a fast food restaurant menu before heading out with your kids to find out if they have any healthier options in store, such as salads and grilled chicken sandwiches.

Veggie Power

Use the power of vegetables to boost fiber and nutrients in fast food meals. Ordering a salad is the best possible option, but you can also add veggies as toppings, sides, or in wraps.

Customize Orders

You can customize your orders at most fast food restaurants, so consider using this perk to reduce unhealthy ingredients and make nutritious swaps.

Health Drink Choices

Sugary sodas and milkshakes are pretty popular with kids, but you should encourage them to embrace healthier choices, such as water, milk, or unsweetened juice, or opt for smaller portions.

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]]> 3 Easy Swaps That Will Help You Make Healthier Pancakes https://parentztalk.com/3-easy-swaps-that-will-help-you-make-healthier-pancakes/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:10:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=768 Pancakes are one of the timeless breakfast staples, and chances are your little ones are asking you to make them pretty much every morning. Their only downside is that they’re not necessarily super healthy, but you can make them a little bit better with these three easy swaps. Flour Switch-Up Flour is the main ingredient […]

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]]> Pancakes are one of the timeless breakfast staples, and chances are your little ones are asking you to make them pretty much every morning. Their only downside is that they’re not necessarily super healthy, but you can make them a little bit better with these three easy swaps.

Flour Switch-Up

Flour is the main ingredient you’ll use when making pancakes, so it’s important to opt for the best possible option on the market. Most people go with highly-processed white flour, but you should consider replacing it with whole-wheat flour because it’s a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

Choice of Spreads

Most kids can’t imagine eating pancakes with sugary chocolate spreads, but they can taste just as delicious with healthier alternatives. From honey and maple syrup to berry jams and low-sugar dark chocolate spreads, put some effort into finding healthier alternatives to Nutella that your little ones will enjoy.

Healthier Toppings

After opting for a healthier spread, it’s time to go with toppings that truly pop. Chopped nuts and fruits, such as blueberries, strawberries, and bananas are some of the most popular choices because they’re packed with vitamins and minerals that will make your pancakes both healthier and tastier.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> healthy food Archives - parentztalk.com parentztalk.com Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:10:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Get Your Children to Eat Healthier https://parentztalk.com/how-to-get-your-children-to-eat-healthier/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:33:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=6180 While eating healthy is important, kids are bombarded by a range of tempting fast-food meals, convincing them to eat junk food when they get the chance. As a result, many of them could be reluctant to stick to the healthy meal plan you set out for them. Here are some techniques to help you get […]

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]]> While eating healthy is important, kids are bombarded by a range of tempting fast-food meals, convincing them to eat junk food when they get the chance. As a result, many of them could be reluctant to stick to the healthy meal plan you set out for them. Here are some techniques to help you get your kids to stick to a healthier diet.

Lead By Example

Although you can tell your children what to do, the thing that will get them to actually be invested in what to tell them is by doing it yourself. This will show them that you swear by what you tell them and get them to truly believe in eating healthy.

Offer Some Choices

Rather than forcing your kids to eat a specific meal, give them a few options to choose from, making sure that all of them are healthy but tasty. This way, you’ll make them feel special and give them the enthusiasm to eat the meal options you put in front of them.

Remember To Limit Sodas

Even though eating healthy food is important, don’t forget that drinks make a difference as well, especially when it comes to unhealthy fizzy drinks. Aside from managing the food you give your kids, make sure that they drink plenty of water and minimal sodas.

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]]> 3 Switch-Ups for Putting a Healthy Twist on Your Dessert https://parentztalk.com/3-switch-ups-for-putting-a-healthy-twist-on-your-dessert/ Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:46:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=600 It’s pretty much impossible to find a kid that doesn’t love sweets, even though they’re not exactly healthy. You’re not in control of the ingredients of store-bought sweets, but you can always try to put a healthy twist on homemade desserts, and these three tips will help you get it done every time. Basic Ingredients […]

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]]> It’s pretty much impossible to find a kid that doesn’t love sweets, even though they’re not exactly healthy. You’re not in control of the ingredients of store-bought sweets, but you can always try to put a healthy twist on homemade desserts, and these three tips will help you get it done every time.

Basic Ingredients

Most desserts call for flour, milk, and butter, and there are healthier alternatives for each one. Processed white wheat flour can be replaced with whole wheat flour, you can switch dairy with plant-based milk, and butter can easily be ditched and replaced with coconut oil because they have a similar consistency.

Natural Sweeteners

If your recipe calls for white sugar, try to replace it with natural alternatives. Maple syrup and honey are two of the most popular options on the market, and they’ll make your desserts equally delicious while containing more healthy vitamins and minerals than artificial sweeteners.

Dark Chocolate

We won’t sugarcoat it—milk chocolate is tastier than dark chocolate, but it contains so much sugar that it simply isn’t worth it. Your kids will learn to enjoy dark chocolate just as much after a while, so look for one with at least 70% cocoa for maximum health benefits.

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]]> 3 Switch-Ups for Putting a Healthy Twist on Your Dessert https://parentztalk.com/3-switch-ups-for-putting-a-healthy-twist-on-your-dessert-2/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:46:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=600 It’s pretty much impossible to find a kid that doesn’t love sweets, even though they’re not exactly healthy. You’re not in control of the ingredients of store-bought sweets, but you can always try to put a healthy twist on homemade desserts, and these three tips will help you get it done every time. Basic Ingredients […]

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]]> It’s pretty much impossible to find a kid that doesn’t love sweets, even though they’re not exactly healthy. You’re not in control of the ingredients of store-bought sweets, but you can always try to put a healthy twist on homemade desserts, and these three tips will help you get it done every time.

Basic Ingredients

Most desserts call for flour, milk, and butter, and there are healthier alternatives for each one. Processed white wheat flour can be replaced with whole wheat flour, you can switch dairy with plant-based milk, and butter can easily be ditched and replaced with coconut oil because they have a similar consistency.

Natural Sweeteners

If your recipe calls for white sugar, try to replace it with natural alternatives. Maple syrup and honey are two of the most popular options on the market, and they’ll make your desserts equally delicious while containing more healthy vitamins and minerals than artificial sweeteners.

Dark Chocolate

We won’t sugarcoat it—milk chocolate is tastier than dark chocolate, but it contains so much sugar that it simply isn’t worth it. Your kids will learn to enjoy dark chocolate just as much after a while, so look for one with at least 70% cocoa for maximum health benefits.

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]]> 5 Ways to Help Your Kids Make Healthier Choices at Fast-Food Restaurants https://parentztalk.com/5-ways-to-help-your-kids-make-healthier-choices-at-fast-food-restaurants/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:33:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=2548 Most kids have a special place in their hearts for fast-food restaurants, but you should tread lightly when taking them there. If you’re looking for ways to encourage your kids to embrace a healthy diet while eating at fast food restaurants, these five useful tips are a good place to start. Smaller Portions Don’t let […]

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]]> Most kids have a special place in their hearts for fast-food restaurants, but you should tread lightly when taking them there. If you’re looking for ways to encourage your kids to embrace a healthy diet while eating at fast food restaurants, these five useful tips are a good place to start.

Smaller Portions

Don’t let kids fall into the temptation of ordering large portions. Sticking to smaller kids’ meal portions is usually the best way to keep their fast-food consumption on the healthy side and avoid overeating.

Come Prepared

Go over a fast food restaurant menu before heading out with your kids to find out if they have any healthier options in store, such as salads and grilled chicken sandwiches.

Veggie Power

Use the power of vegetables to boost fiber and nutrients in fast food meals. Ordering a salad is the best possible option, but you can also add veggies as toppings, sides, or in wraps.

Customize Orders

You can customize your orders at most fast food restaurants, so consider using this perk to reduce unhealthy ingredients and make nutritious swaps.

Health Drink Choices

Sugary sodas and milkshakes are pretty popular with kids, but you should encourage them to embrace healthier choices, such as water, milk, or unsweetened juice, or opt for smaller portions.

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]]> 3 Easy Swaps That Will Help You Make Healthier Pancakes https://parentztalk.com/3-easy-swaps-that-will-help-you-make-healthier-pancakes/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:10:00 +0000 https://parentztalk.com/?p=768 Pancakes are one of the timeless breakfast staples, and chances are your little ones are asking you to make them pretty much every morning. Their only downside is that they’re not necessarily super healthy, but you can make them a little bit better with these three easy swaps. Flour Switch-Up Flour is the main ingredient […]

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]]> Pancakes are one of the timeless breakfast staples, and chances are your little ones are asking you to make them pretty much every morning. Their only downside is that they’re not necessarily super healthy, but you can make them a little bit better with these three easy swaps.

Flour Switch-Up

Flour is the main ingredient you’ll use when making pancakes, so it’s important to opt for the best possible option on the market. Most people go with highly-processed white flour, but you should consider replacing it with whole-wheat flour because it’s a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

Choice of Spreads

Most kids can’t imagine eating pancakes with sugary chocolate spreads, but they can taste just as delicious with healthier alternatives. From honey and maple syrup to berry jams and low-sugar dark chocolate spreads, put some effort into finding healthier alternatives to Nutella that your little ones will enjoy.

Healthier Toppings

After opting for a healthier spread, it’s time to go with toppings that truly pop. Chopped nuts and fruits, such as blueberries, strawberries, and bananas are some of the most popular choices because they’re packed with vitamins and minerals that will make your pancakes both healthier and tastier.

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