There seems to always be an excuse as to why we give our
kids junk foods: “It’s a special day”, “
it’s somebody’s birthday”,” it’s a holiday”, “ it’s the end of school”, “ it’s
the beginning of school”, “it’s the beginning of camp”, ” it’s the middle of camp”…..well,
you get the idea. If you have a fussy
eater, the problem becomes magnified…but, whether you have a good eater or a
child with picky eating habits, it just makes sense to guide your child to
healthy eating habits.
Check out this list made by the kids and teens of Good
Beginnings (our therapy practice) as they delved into improving eating habits:
Eat This…. Instead
of This….
Corn or Whole Wheat Tortilla White Flour
Tortilla
Cheerios Frosted
Flakes, or sugared cereals
Make Your Own Popcorn Buttered
Popcorn
100% Whole Wheat Bread White
or Multigrain Bread
Serving of Chocolate Chips Cake or
Cookies
Triscuits and Cheese Cheez-Its
Hummus Mayonnaise
Dip
Veggies Crackers
Whole Grain Pasta with serving of Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
Fruit with Dash of Whipped Topping Ice Cream
Dried Fruit Candy
Serving of Nuts Granola
Bar
Flavored Seltzer Soda,
Juice, or Sports Drink
Home Cooked Dinner Restaurant
Meal
I would say these kids are on the right track! Maybe you could challenge your kids to make
their own list!
