Easy healthy foods for families

Posted on Mar 3 2013 - 2:02am by Rena

Easy healthy foods for familiesIf you have children, then you know that making meals can be time-consuming and stressful. To add to the stress, you want to make sure that your children eat healthy foods at all times. The trick to making sure that your children eat healthy is to keep it simple and be creative with the meals that you make for them. There are a number of ways for you to make easy, healthy meals and make sure that your family is eating healthy.

Simplify Shopping

Before you decide to go shopping, check what you already have in the kitchen. Start making a list of what you need for the week and do not be tempted to sway from that list. Split your list into the basic food groups and make sure that you choose healthy foods. Try to stick with lean proteins like chicken without skin, fish or tofu. Make sure a variety of fruits and vegetables are on your list. Stick with whole grains rather than white bread, flour, or rice products. When you are shopping, make sure you stick to the basics. Do not stray away from your list and get tempted to buy something that is unhealthy.

Simplify Going Out

When you are going out to eat, take a look at the menu on line before you go out. Make sure there are a number of healthy choices for you and your family. Try to avoid all fried food restaurants and fast food on a regular basis. Rather eat at home and save up for a restaurant that serves healthy food once in a while. Quality not quantity is important in this regard.

Simplify Cooking

When you cook, try to make enough for a few days and get creative. Try making vegetarian chili with crushed tomatoes, peppers, beans and vegetables. You can serve this dish with a few tortilla chips and low-fat cheese for supper one evening and with tacos on the next night. Serve the same mixture on whole wheat tortillas with non-fat Greek yogurt and cheese on the third night. Another great idea is to roast a chicken. On the first night, you can serve the chicken with whole grain rice and vegetables. On night number two, use the leftovers to make a quick soup with carrots and  whole wheat pasta. Night three is when you top a salad with the chicken that you have left over. Try to use cooking spray as much as possible and avoid frying foods on a regular basis. If your recipe requires you to use oil, use olive oil rather. Try to keep healthy and quick meals available for the days in between.

Simplify Eating

Get your family to eat together at least once a day, if possible. More than once would be great, but not always possible. Eating meals with your children can lead to healthier eating habits and helps you to be able to spend more time with your children. If your children are old enough, get them to help with setting the table, cooking, and cleaning up.

 

 

 

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