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Teaching Your Kids About Nutrition

November 6, 2016 by Susan

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Making healthy food choices isn’t always easy. Often we give into the temptation of sweets and the convenience of highly processed foods. But the key is to continually strive to make better decisions each day and teach our children to understand nutrition facts and enable them to eat healthier.

Focus on the Facts - Nutritional Facts Table

Last year we wrote about the Focus on the Facts campaign and we’re thrilled to continue to spread the message of teaching kids early about nutrition.

The Nutrition Facts Education Campaign (NFEC) is a joint effort between the Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC), Health Canada, Retail Council of Canada (RCC), and the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG).

Focus on the Facts

The NFEC aims to raise Canadians awareness, use and understanding of the Serving Size and Percent Daily Value (% DV), on the Nutrition Facts Table (NFt) so that we can all make informed food choices for our families.

Learning at the Vancouver Home & Design Show

Last weekend, I took our girls to visit the NFEC event at the Vancouver Home & Design Show.

The girls had a great time and learned more about nutrition. One of the ladies at the booth, went through an explanation of how the Nutrition Facts table (NFt) works and they played a “Nutrition FACT-O” game.

Focus on the Facts - NFEC Event

Focus on the Facts - NFEC Event

Focus on the Facts - NFEC Event

I think continually educating families on healthy eating choices is so important. The booth was fun and informative and I hope lots of the families visiting the Home & Design Show took time to stop and learn.

It helps to find ways to make learning about nutrition fun.

Also, discussions about nutrition are not one-time conversations. You want to continually talk about the ingredients in your and their nutritional value.

Having the Nutrition Facts table (NFt) right on the box of foods makes it easy to talk to your kids about the food you’re eating.

Another great way to get the conversation about healthy food choices started is to have your kids help you prepare dinner. Wash and chop vegetables to make easy recipes such as Oven Roasted Potatoes and Peppers Recipe and add a variety of vegetables into the mix on different nights. We love oven roasting vegetables because it is such an easy way to cook several vegetables at once.

You can also get your kids involved in making healthy breakfast smoothies and create different recipes together by selecting various fruits and vegetables to add to the smoothie. It’s a great idea to toss in a little avocado to smoothies to make them extra healthy.

Talking to your kids when they are young about ways to add healthy food to their routine will help your entire family create a healthier lifestyle.

Learn more about how to use the NFt at Canada.ca/NutritionFacts.

 

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264 Comments

  1. Rachel Travis says

    November 26, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    My hubby and I have tried substituting our “regulars” for healthier alternatives …ie, steamed & blended cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes!

    Reply
  2. Cathy M says

    November 26, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    Eating and cooking healthy foods are essential and winning this card will give me the resources to help buy better ingredients.

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  3. Robb Strommen says

    November 26, 2016 at 11:36 am

    family look at top 3 ingredients.

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  4. vicki lorenz says

    November 26, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Reading labels is something kids would never do on their own. We have to teach them in order to let them know what is good or bad for their bodies. It also teaches them to read difficult words. I am teaching my grandkids whenever I get a chance.

    Reply
  5. Wanda Bee says

    November 26, 2016 at 10:20 am

    I like to get them to help with the meal plans. If they kind of “own” part of the decision making, that helps a lot.

    Reply
  6. Kerry p says

    November 26, 2016 at 9:18 am

    The most important thing i teach them is to get enough vegetables in them. If they dont want to eat them they have the option of drinking them in a shake where they can cover the taste with fruit

    Reply
  7. Tammy Greer says

    November 26, 2016 at 7:50 am

    I take my kids grocery shopping with me and let them help plan out our meals. We like to try new vegetables and new recipes.

    Reply
  8. Betty S says

    November 26, 2016 at 7:10 am

    We now have diabetes in the family and are really reading the labels looking or sugar and carbohydrates values

    Reply
  9. Cindy Brooks says

    November 26, 2016 at 4:06 am

    My kids are more apt to eat healthy if everything is well seasoned.

    Reply
  10. Ashley says

    November 26, 2016 at 2:42 am

    Organic food is my kind of food!

    Reply
  11. Kristy says

    November 25, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    We have a small garden and the kids will eat just about anything that we grow.

    Reply
  12. Hesper Fry says

    November 25, 2016 at 11:44 pm

    We don’t bring junk food in the home, which helps us make healthier choices.

    Reply
  13. Danielle Day says

    November 25, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    Try to buy fresh,,fresh veggies and fruit.

    Reply
  14. shawna says

    November 25, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    I read labels and have my kids involved in helping pick out healthy things.

    Reply
  15. Thomas Gibson says

    November 25, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    My tip would be to cut portion of the “bad” foods and load up on the good food.

    Reply
  16. Kyl Neusch says

    November 25, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    cut back a lot on processed foods over the years

    Reply
  17. Debbie Hinson says

    November 25, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    My tip relates to LESS food. I encourage my family to drink a glass of water before they reach for a snack, as sometimes we mistake hunger for the body’s need for water, and then , if still hungry – reach for fruit or veggies. A lot of time we are just bored.

    Reply
  18. Charlene Phillips says

    November 25, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    I bought a decorative bowl for fresh fruit to put on the kitchen table.

    Reply
  19. Jill Rivera says

    November 25, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    I try not to bring the junk food in the house, If it is not in the house they will not eat it.

    Reply
  20. Lynnie says

    November 25, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    We try to keep the pantry stocked with healthy fare, so that we can always made a healthy meal

    Reply
  21. Kathryn Mackey says

    November 25, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    I cook healthy foods from American Heart Association to help my family eat healthy

    Reply
  22. Penny Snyder says

    November 25, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    Make your healthy snacks fun!! Lots of color…..

    Reply
  23. kelley roahc says

    November 25, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    I try to eat healthy all the time. Grow own vegetables

    Reply
  24. Joyce says

    November 25, 2016 at 10:02 am

    I say, ” Always try new things. You just may like it”.

    Reply
  25. Laurie W. says

    November 25, 2016 at 9:53 am

    I always try to keep fresh fruit and vegetables in the house and not stock up much on chips and candies.

    Reply
  26. kim hardy says

    November 25, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Start healthy as babies

    Reply
  27. Brenda Elsner says

    November 25, 2016 at 8:01 am

    I take my kids shopping with me and we choose as a family what we make for the week.

    Reply
  28. Marcie says

    November 25, 2016 at 4:37 am

    When I was young, I was taught that trying new things is an adventure! I think that’s a helpful mentality to have. Far too many kids are picky eaters who seem to only want chicken nuggets and hot dogs. I wasn’t like that, and I think it’s because my parents used a “wow, this is fun!” approach with me.

    Reply
  29. Angie says

    November 24, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    I keep fresh fruits and vegetables on hand so they are more encouraged to eat them!

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  30. lisa neutel says

    November 24, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    I try to give my kids choices -always healthy , they can choose the vegetable and they can have it cooked or raw

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  31. Elizabeth Robinson says

    November 24, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    I always read the labels to make sure I know what is in the food before I buy it.

    Reply
  32. susan smoaks says

    November 24, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    It is not easy to get family members to make healthy choices. I have found that leading by example and having those healthy choices in convenient packages helps. I like to have fresh fruit always in the fridge cut up and ready to eat. I like to have veggies with each meal.

    Reply
  33. Daniel M says

    November 24, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    stay away from salt and sugar

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  34. Lisa V. says

    November 24, 2016 at 7:08 am

    I would not buy any junk food or sodas for the house.

    Reply
  35. Juliee Fitze says

    November 24, 2016 at 5:46 am

    I read the labels with them to show them amount of sugar in their food.

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  37. Klydra Pugh says

    November 23, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    I offer fruit to my kids at every meal
    Thanks for the chance

    Reply
  38. MaryAnne LaRocque-Ouamar says

    November 23, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    I love to bake and cook at home where I can control what I use.

    Reply
  39. Bridget Combs says

    November 23, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    We try to keep 80% of our shopping to the outer isles of the grocery store as well as strictly juice 2 days a week

    Reply
  40. Jessica Gonzalez says

    November 23, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    Be a good role model! If my kids see me eating something, they are more likely to try it. Also, let your kids shop with you and give them 3 healthy options…let them chose he snack they want (out of those options).

    Thank you for the opportunity to win! I’ve got 4 growing daughters who are eating up a storm!!!

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  41. James Nickerson says

    November 23, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    For some reason if the kids help with the veggies (like pealing the carrots, etc.) they are proud that they helped and more likely to eat them with gusto

    Reply
  42. Linda Stewart says

    November 23, 2016 at 10:10 am

    I used to have a small basket that would sit filled with not so healthy snack foods. Something the boys could grab and go quickly, without hassle. The basket became their “go to” for anything/anytime they wanted. They wouldn’t eat meals when they were put on the table but 10 minutes later they were grabbing from the snack basket. I took the snack basket away, or rather I took the unhealthy choices away and replaced them with better snack options. When they would ask for something to eat I would point them in the direction of the basket. It took a while for them to understand the poor choices were no longer available and they would have to accept what was in the basket or wait for meal time. It took a while but eventually meal times became their better choice. They will eat a good, full choice meal and when/if they find themselves wanting a snack between meals they know what the limits are and have finally started to select the better options as well as accepting the new snack baskket.

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  43. Katrina says

    November 22, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    My best advice is to drink lots of water.

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  44. aleesa says

    November 22, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    my girls love helping me make healthy meals, I think if you let kids be a part of the process they get excited about what you are doing.

    Reply
  45. Joanne Saunders says

    November 22, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    I have a hard time getting my son to do anything healthy, let alone read labels. So, for now I’m going to be the one to help him make the choices.

    Reply
  46. Angela Saver says

    November 22, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    I try to set a good example for my family by making healthy eating choices myself. I also make sure I have lots of fruits/veggies & healthy foods for them to choose from! I don’t buy junk for them to eat either!

    Reply
  47. jane graikowski says

    November 22, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    I never buy soda or unhealthy snacks for my family. They really have no choice than to eat and drink what we have. Hahah. We do occasionally have unhealthy food, but rarely. Holidays we eat pretty unhealthy.

    Reply
  48. Angela September says

    November 22, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    since my hubby is gluten free we read the labels regularly. We try and involve the kids to show them how much sugar is in a serving, etc. Hopefully it’ll make them smarter consumers when they’re older!

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  49. Noreen says

    November 22, 2016 at 12:46 am

    I don’t buy GMOs or food with artificial colors, I send safe candy to school and if my kids avoid a bad treat I replace them with safe treat at home.

    Reply
  50. Sonya Allstun says

    November 21, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    Its not easy to get my kids to always make the right healthy choice but they learn by example and i try to prepare delicious meals I know they will like that are healthy or with a little twist of ingredient they dont know is in there.

    Reply
  51. golden storm says

    November 21, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    i always make meals from home,,no frozen meals ever

    Reply
  52. Elaine G says

    November 21, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    I’ve taught them to read labels. We have food allergies and diabetes in the family so I thought they needed to learn how to read and know what is in the food they are eating.

    Reply
  53. Janet P. says

    November 21, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    We try to read the labels so we know how much salt and sugar are in the foods we like and if there is a better choice instead. Everything in moderation works well too.

    Reply
  54. Nancy Bowers says

    November 21, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    I think it begins with the grocery shopper. If it isn’t brought in the house, that is half the battle. Nutritional food looks more appealing when its not sitting next to ice cream.

    Reply
  55. Rosanne says

    November 21, 2016 at 11:56 am

    I try to set an example by what I eat and I also mix vegetables in things like sauce or soups

    Reply
  56. Mena Jarjes says

    November 21, 2016 at 8:15 am

    I’ve been reading labels since I made the choice of becoming vegetarian and living a healthier life style.
    My family is arabic and we do like eating lots of meats but ever since i became a vegetarian they have been respecting me and my decisions with food hehehehe. but I got them into reading labels and reading ingredient to know what nutrition we are getting.

    Reply
  57. nicolthepickle says

    November 21, 2016 at 7:03 am

    I avoid things like cereal and sweetened yogurts for breakfast. They have a lot of sugar in them and why start the day off like that?

    Reply
  58. Susanne McCarthy says

    November 21, 2016 at 6:52 am

    I package fruits and veggies, cheese in snack size baggies in the fridge so the kids (teens) just have to grab them and go! If they aren’t all packaged—-they won’t get eaten. Makes it as easy as possible for them to eat healthy!

    Reply
  59. Donna L. says

    November 21, 2016 at 1:52 am

    I avoid serving processed foods by cooking from scratch as much as possible.

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  60. Nancy says

    November 20, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    Growing your own veggies and shopping at the farmer’s market helps kids learn how to eat healthy.

    Reply
  61. Megan McGran says

    November 20, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    When making recipes with tomato sauce I blend other vegetables into the sauce.

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  62. Kim D says

    November 20, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    Make healthy snacks easily available and don’t have other, unhealthy options. Keep offering the healthy options and they will eventually try them, hopefully even like them!

    Reply
  63. DebP says

    November 20, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    All I can say is to start young. If they*ve always eaten healthy, they*ll continue to eat healthy.

    Reply
  64. Brittney House says

    November 20, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    We keep cut up fruits handy so that we can choose healthier snacking options, rather than chips.

    Reply
  65. Mandala says

    November 20, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    We stock up on fruits and nuts for healthy snacks. We started reading labels and choose those that has lesser sodium content.

    Reply
  66. Christine Topley says

    November 20, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    I’m the worst culprit for wanting things that taste good but not necessarily good for me. That’s why hubby does the grocery shopping. He sticks to the outside area of the grocery stores and only goes down into the aisles for things like spices and other items needed for recipes. He NEVER buys prepackaged foods or anything like that. Everything we eat is made from scratch and pretty much from the meat, bread and vegetable sections.

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  67. Andrea H says

    November 20, 2016 at 10:50 am

    My tip is to only keep healthy foods in the house. If I don’t buy the junk food, the kids don’t have it to eat.

    Reply
  68. Susan Christy says

    November 20, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Skipping the cookie aisle at the grocery store has helped me cut out a lot of calories. I can’t go down that aisle without putting something in my cart so now I just cruise on by.

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  69. Denae Boucher says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    Have frozen homemade meals for days you have no time to cook.

    Reply
  70. vickie allbright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    we read labels use fresh fruits and veggies while cooking and stay away from processed foods

    Reply
  71. Jaclyn Mercer says

    November 19, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    I try to offer a choice between two healthy things. I make options as natural as I can. And my kids know that there’s a time place for treats.

    Reply
  72. Catherine Griffith says

    November 19, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    The best way to ensure everyone is eating a nutritious, balanced meal is to add lots of color to your plates. I used lots of fruits and vegetables in order to get the kids visually interested in eating!

    Reply
  73. David Balkin says

    November 19, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    My wife and I both have been counting calories since February and, combined, have lost about 85 lbs so far! Feels great to be healthier.

    Reply
  74. Doris H says

    November 19, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    We plan healthy meals together and avoid processed foods whenever possible.

    Reply
  75. Judy Hunting says

    November 19, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    I’ve been teaching my children to read the labels so they know what they are eating

    Reply
  76. Robyn Bellefleur says

    November 19, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    I take my kids grocery shopping with me and have them read some labels as we go along so they can learn about nutrition.

    Reply
  77. Andrea Amy says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:55 am

    My best advice is to read the labels and to buy as much non-processed foods as possible. I try to buy fresh and make everything from scratch, but the items that I do buy that are not fresh I do read the labels and the ingredients (and try not to buy items with ingredients I can’t pronounce)

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  78. Tiffany Banks says

    November 19, 2016 at 10:47 am

    We grow our own vegetables!!

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  79. Joanna Allison says

    November 19, 2016 at 10:11 am

    I offer my family a bite of my healthy food. When they see how good it tastes, they want some.

    Reply
  80. Carol M says

    November 18, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    Planning the menu together give you a chance to discuss healthier choices.

    Reply
  81. BobbiJo pentney says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    Do not drink your daily value of calories with juice.

    Reply
  82. Tracy D says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    We try and reduce sugar as much as possible, and read labels for sugar, diabetes runs in our family.

    Reply
  83. Karen Propes says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    We make out our list before shopping and try to get the brands that are not GMO and use fresh veggies and fruit.

    Reply
  84. Serge B says

    November 18, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Go shopping three times a week to get small amounts of fresher and healthier food

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  85. Marla says

    November 18, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    Read food labels

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  86. paige c says

    November 18, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    we try not to snack too much and not buy packaged snacks very often!

    Reply
  87. Kathy Stevenson says

    November 18, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    Don’t buy it and they can’t eat it.

    Reply
  88. Steph says

    November 18, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    We eat healthier by snack planning ahead of time! I usually home make all our snacks so I know exactly what is in them and package them all into servings so they are just as easy to grab as any other snack would be.

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  89. Sandy Couzens says

    November 18, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    For us the best choices I can make is not to have bad choices in the house. We make healthy snack choices every time by doing this. It has worked for us for quite a few years. Thank you for all the great info and giveaway 🙂

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  90. ivy pluchinsky says

    November 18, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    The only tip i have is if you want your kids to eat their veggies, then add cheese sauce! it works for us!

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  91. Nancy says

    November 18, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Buying healthy delicious food.

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  92. Rebecca Hastings says

    November 18, 2016 at 11:13 am

    I have found that planning meals ahead of time and using that to make my shopping list, then sticking to that list, helps us not have nearly as many impulse buys while we’re grocery shopping.

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  93. lori butler says

    November 18, 2016 at 7:08 am

    learning more how to read about actual serving sizes

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  94. Barbara Montag says

    November 18, 2016 at 5:08 am

    For healthier food choices we have added more whole grains.
    thank you

    Reply
  95. Bee says

    November 18, 2016 at 1:24 am

    Get kids to help me make the fruit and veggie smoothies everyday

    Reply
  96. Darlene Ysaguirre says

    November 17, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    I find involving them in the selection of veggies in the store and letting them help with dinner gets them excited to try their creations.

    Reply
  97. Marlene V. says

    November 17, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    Having healthy snacks readily on hand helps. Having fruit washed and carrots in a bowl on the counter, etc…

    Reply
  98. Leslie Crosbie says

    November 17, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Get your kids involved in cooking the meals!

    Reply
  99. LisaN says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    Chop up leafy greens and add them to soup, stews, stir fries. Easy way to incorporate greens.

    Reply
  100. Corey Olomon says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    I give the kids lots of healthy choices to chose from.

    Reply
  101. Haylie Langwald says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    I buy a lot of fruit and veggies, and my kids pick out what they want. They also make their own lunches and know to put in a main meal, fruit and veg, and making them responsible for their lunches gives them the power to eat healthy.

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  102. Rebby says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    I try to read all of the labels and try to be mindful of hidden sugar as we have a diabetic in the household

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  103. Maryanne says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    We are trying to eat more whole foods, less processed food!

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  104. Betsy Barnes says

    November 17, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    One way thing we do in trying to get our family to make healthier food choices is visiting our local farmers market. We took our son when he was little and it was a great way to introduce him to healthy foods and meet the people that grew them. 🙂

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  105. Terry Stevens says

    November 17, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    We no longer drink soda in our house and if we want flavor to our water, we infuse it with fruit. I have to read labels due to allergies so do not buy anything with MSG or it’s 10-12 other names. We also choose fruit, veggies or nuts for snacks rather than chips, cookies, etc.

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  106. LILLIAN BROWN says

    November 17, 2016 at 11:23 am

    To eat healthier, I cook most of our meals using fresh vegetables and leaner cuts of meat. I do real labels.

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  107. ellen beck says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:55 am

    One way I have found is teaching kids to garden! Kids will eat what they grow. Let them pick out some of the vegetables and have them help. They will also most often try new ones too if they can grow it next year, I had a broccoli hater, and now she loves it.

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  108. Emily Morelli says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:46 am

    To help my family make healthy choices, we equate whole, natural foods with growing strong, healthy bodies that can do whatever you want and avoid illness. My daughter is a dancer and understood from an early age that good, fresh foods build strong muscles and make her feel good but sugar and junk keep her from being the best.

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  109. jennifer corrado says

    November 17, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Its not easy to get my kids to always make the right healthy choice but they learn by example and i try to prepare delicious meals I know they will like that are healthy or with a little twist of ingredient they dont know is in there.

    Reply
  110. Claudia Davis says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:44 am

    I think its all about sneaking healthier ingredients into meals and recipes.

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  111. Kristin C says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:41 am

    We have switched our white pasta for whole wheat and my kids had no clue.

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  112. angela eagle says

    November 17, 2016 at 5:20 am

    they can only eat what you buy. let them help prepare. make the food fun like making shapes or making finger food. let them select from choices you provide

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  113. caroline m. says

    November 17, 2016 at 3:10 am

    start a home garden growing “the dirty dozen” to make it a clean dozen

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  114. Theresa C. says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:42 am

    We always find that if we let our girls choose & make their own healthy food they’re more likely to eat it 😉

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  115. Tricia Hope says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:34 am

    I had gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy,23 years ago.Have follwed closely sugars and now with high blood pressure,I look for sodium content

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  116. Calvin F. says

    November 17, 2016 at 12:19 am

    Limit sugary foods. When shopping for groceries try to stay on the outer aisles instead of the centre ones, usually the junk food and other not as healthy ones are there. Try to eat every 3 hours. Eat fruit before meals. Include nuts and fruits everyday in your meal.

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  117. Jennifer S says

    November 17, 2016 at 12:01 am

    With my daughter it is super easy—all I have to do is tell her it is healthy and she will eat it. My son we have to sneak healthy choices into his food as he is the pickiest eater on the planet.

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  118. Mike Gismondi says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    Try to get your kids to eat fruit instead of junk food

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  119. Grace S. says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    Involve the whole family in good healthy food choices.

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  120. Nicole Aben says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    We encourage trying new foods often and really limit sugar intake.

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  121. Margaret H says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    It’s important to read the labels on products

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  122. Surinder Gurm says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    Cook from scratch cause hubby has heart issues. Also dropped big grocery shop wastes food

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  123. latoya says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    My mom always encouraged me to add something healthy to each meal…like cutting up fruit in my cereal, or adding some crunchy veggies to my lunch.

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  124. Tabby72 says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    I teach them to have a balance of healthy food with some treats!

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  125. Courtney says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Avoid processed and sugary foods as much as possible! Also make healthy snacks very convenient to grab for a snack instead of junk food.

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  126. Kaitlyn says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    My tip is to SEASON your food. There’s nothing worse than plain steamed vegetables, especially to kids. You need to season them or maybe use a little sauce (stir fries are great) so that they actually taste good.

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  127. Kim M says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I went on a strict diet and now read the labels and focus on salt/sodium content for my blood pressure.

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  128. Rebecca Groen says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    Everyone in my family loves pasta, so i always chop up vegetables as tiny as possible. They never notice!

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  129. Edith Rennes says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    Probably the best tip I have is to not less junk food each time you shop…if you don’t have it you can’t eat it.

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  130. Jeanette Jackson says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    One way to get kids to eat celery is to put cheese on it.

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  131. Chrystal D says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    There’s plenty of ways you can sneak veggies into foods!

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  132. Kim Hamilton says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    Make sure that your plate is always full of multi-coloured foods. The more colours, the more vitamins you are probably eating!!

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    • Kim Hamilton says

      November 16, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      Skittles don’t count by the way….

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  133. Linda Svarovsky says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    We always add extra vegetables to our meals

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  134. Sara Lima says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    Oh geez. Well, the holidays not withstanding, I try to make use of my slow cooker. Turkey chilli, hearty stews with root veggies (lean meats!), I mean, there’s a lot you can do there. Oats! Oh man, you make enough for a week, then microwave (plus, since they are nearly gelatinous when cold, no spillage).

    I also try to watch my alcohol consumer – all the time, but esp during the holidays. TONS of calories there – and empty ones to boot. I also try to go easy on the whipped cream on all those fancy coffees and hot chocolates.

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  135. natasha lamoreux says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    It helps my family eat healthier when I have the kids involved in meal prep.

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  136. SarahJ says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    The only tip I have is put spinach in smoothies…you can’t tell it is in there and everyone loves smoothies!

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  137. Cairine says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    My tip for healthy eating is to not buy junk food then nobody can eat it and will have to choose something healthy for snacking.

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  138. Heather Swanson says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    put a serving size from the box or bag into a small bowl

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  139. Brenda Penton says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    My biggest tip is to get a food scale and weigh servings rather than eye ball them. I cut out a lot of calories as a result of doing this.

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  140. Amanda S. says

    November 16, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    We eat pretty healthy in my house, but I’m sure there is still room for improvement!

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  141. Ron says

    November 16, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Having kids help with growing vegetables, even if in just a pot on the patio, helps them to be more excited about cooking and eating them.

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  142. greg says

    November 16, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    My tip is to just not buy the junk food. If it’s not in the house it’s harder to eat.

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  143. Gracie Mc says

    November 16, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    I make smoothies with hidden veggies in them. Spinach, broccoli stalks, cucumber and other leafy greens are all things I can sneak into a strawberry and banana smoothie!

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  144. Kristi says

    November 16, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    I like to make soups and hide in vegetables to add more nutrition.

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  145. Alison Braidwood says

    November 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    I’d invest in one of those cookbooks that focus on sneaking vegetables into cooking, if you have vegetable-averse kidlets.

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  146. Emily Rainey says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:41 am

    My family cooks together every night so my kids understand the value of home grown ingredients and how much healthier and scrumptious it is to cook your own meal, rather than buying it pre-made.

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  147. Pd Reimer says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:25 am

    If I don’t buy it, they won’t eat it!

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  148. Derek Jennings says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:11 am

    cooking with turkey instead of chicken or ground beef is a healthier choice ive made for me and my family.

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  149. Pat says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:29 am

    Kids learn from parents. If you eat healthy then they will likely eat healthy.

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  150. Kim says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:07 am

    We try to cook from scratch whenever we can.

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  151. Julie says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:55 am

    We talk about healthy choices a lot and modelling good eating habits helps children make good choices too. My kids like it when I make faces etc with their food or give them some dip to dip their veggies in and they are quite happy.

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  152. Hailey McCullough says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:17 am

    I try to use healthier individual ingredients – i.e. margarine instead of butter, skim milk, etc. – to help make meals healthier for my family.

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  153. tiesha says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:16 am

    I found that when the adults enjoyed foods, the kids would be more likely to try. But, in some cases that took months! 🙂

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  154. Cassandra says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:51 am

    I started teaching Mini me from a young age to shop the perimeter to fuel her athletic goals. Even at 11, she still reaches for an apple or a yogurt before a cookie!

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  155. elldubbs says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:45 am

    It will all taste better if you make it from scratch.

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  156. Avis Baker says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:28 am

    We are trying to eat healthier and read labels. I enjoy all the tips and ideas. Love the giveaway.

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  157. Marina Bird says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:19 am

    No picky eaters. Everyone eats what is prepared with input from them

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  158. Shelley Nelson says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:57 am

    I give them some choices – they get to choose between 3 healthy options, that way if they pick it they had a hand in the decision making so they are more likely to eat it

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  159. Chantelle Silverquill says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:26 am

    I teach the kids how to read labels and get them helping in the lichen preparing meals teaching me and them what’s healthy

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  160. Daniela Plume says

    November 16, 2016 at 2:55 am

    I keep the fridge stocked with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables

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  161. Heather Williams says

    November 16, 2016 at 1:53 am

    We grocery shop and cook as a family. That way everyone has a say and knows what foods are good for us. Teaching in action I suppose. It’s worked so far and kids hope will have influenced my son enough to eat healthy on his own.

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  162. Jennifer Green says

    November 16, 2016 at 12:45 am

    I have my children help me cook to show them that healthy food us not only good for them but it can be fun to make too

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  163. shannon fowler says

    November 16, 2016 at 12:11 am

    I haven’t been successful for everyone, but I’ve helped my mom and fiancé by finding creative ways to change up the dishes they already love. i also help them focus on how they feel physically afterward.

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  164. Linda G. says

    November 15, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    I try to buy more healthy food like more fruits and veggies for my family to eat.

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  165. Nicole Sender says

    November 15, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    I like to take my grand kids shopping and show them how to determine what are healthy choices.

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  166. Rae D. says

    November 15, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Always have fruit and chopped vegetables available for healthy snacks.

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  167. ELIZABETH C. says

    November 15, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    Its quite easy to get my family to eat healthy because I do the grocery shopping. If there is no junk food in the house, they cant eat it. My kids are young so they eat what I feed them. Works well !! 🙂

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  168. Cathy C says

    November 15, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    I try not to have any pop or sugary items in the house so the temptation is not there to eat or drink sugary drinks.

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  169. Tonya flores says

    November 15, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    We eat more veggies and fruits and try to stay away from sugar.

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  170. Katie says

    November 15, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    We try to only buy organic foods when we can and I also make the kids have a healthy snack first then if they are still hungry they can have something a little sweeter like a piece of organic chocolate.

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  171. heather s says

    November 15, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    Have more fresh fruit and veggies on hand as an easy snack.

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  172. Julie says

    November 15, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    Instead of reaching for something sweet, grab some fruit instead

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  173. Carol says

    November 15, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    I have been looking for more fiber and lower sugar products.

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  174. karli Nagy says

    November 15, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    I like adding extra vegetables to meal. one way is to use zuchinni for noodles

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  175. Maritess S says

    November 15, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    Aside from making sure to read the labels on packaged foods, I make sure that we buy more in the fresh produce section.

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  176. Sandy Klocinski says

    November 15, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    I use a smaller plate at meals to help control the amount of food and calories I eat. I take time to enjoy smaller amounts of food.

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  177. Debbi Wellenstein says

    November 15, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    We eat healthy,and so do the kids. They help grocery shop, and they help cook the meals.

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  178. Lisa Weidknecht says

    November 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    Keep pre-portioned healthy snacks in the fridge and in a basket in the kitchen for easy grabbing. Use raisins, nuts, pretzels, grapes, carrot sticks, cheese cubes, berries, or banana chips, etc.

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  179. Kelley Shymkwich says

    November 15, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    We make food fun, tell silly stories about it or arrange it in a creative way

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  180. Debra S says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    Well, ever since the 60’s I’ve been a natural foods advocate! If God made it, eat it. And eat it that way, not all changed and processed. It just makes perfect sense. Do not keep junk food in your house! Keep good snacks, nuts, fresh fruit, homemade cookies with good things in them, and no one misses the junk at all.

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  181. margo b says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    I avoid bringing junk food into the house, only fruits and vegetables, with once a week binging which is ok as long as its only once a week

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  182. Jessica miller says

    November 15, 2016 at 11:50 am

    I buy fruits and vegetables for a healthier snack.

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  183. Sharon Kaminski says

    November 15, 2016 at 11:34 am

    We try to include at least one vegetable or fruit with every meal. The kids are used to that now.

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  184. tammy ta says

    November 15, 2016 at 11:02 am

    My advice is to not give -up or give-in when it comes to your kids and vegetables.

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  185. Michelle Hill says

    November 15, 2016 at 10:23 am

    My advice is based on what I did with my kids. Introduce healthy foods to your kids early, very early, and this will follow them. My kids all eat healthy with no need for pushing from me.

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  186. Denise M says

    November 15, 2016 at 10:14 am

    I am trying to put more fruits and veggies in easier to reach spots. And prep ahead of time

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  187. Tracey Byram says

    November 15, 2016 at 8:47 am

    If I add cheese or bacon to any vegetable, my family will eat it.

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  188. April says

    November 15, 2016 at 8:10 am

    I’ve been teaching the family to read labels which is showing us what’s really good to put into our body.

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  189. Amy Pratt says

    November 15, 2016 at 6:26 am

    I try to read labels and make healthy choices. I also avoid packaged foods.

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  190. Audrey Stewart says

    November 15, 2016 at 6:09 am

    We signed up for a fruit of the month club, and everyone has to eat some.

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  191. Aarone Mawdsley says

    November 15, 2016 at 2:18 am

    add a veggie to every meal

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  192. Ellie Wright says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:15 am

    I try to prepare balanced meals for my kids with protein and plenty of veggies.

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  193. Kathy Ross says

    November 14, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    I just try to make healthier things or cook healthier and if they eat it that’s great. If not they make something themselves or go hungry.

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  194. Debbie Yoder says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    we do not eat sugar, or processsed foods ,only fresh fruits , meats and vegetablles.

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  195. dan williams says

    November 14, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    I am a label reader, I look for the ingredients and the order they are listed. Look at the server size and sugar and salt content

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  196. Rachel says

    November 14, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    My tip is to avoid added sugar

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  197. Anne-Marie Tvete says

    November 14, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    We rarely buy any packaged foods these days. Try as much to make it from scratch

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  198. Margaret Smith says

    November 14, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    I let my kids have some say on what we’re going to eat. They seem to be more open to trying different foods if they get to choose from a few choices.

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  199. wilson king says

    November 14, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    Drink water before your thirsty.

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  200. Dorothy Deakyne says

    November 14, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    I put vitamins in smoothies

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  201. Elena says

    November 14, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    my tip for your family to eat healthier is to make fruit and veggie smoothies

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  202. Becky Best says

    November 14, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    My tip for us making healthier food choices, is doing as much prepping on Sundays as I can, for the coming week. Cleaning, cutting, choppings veggies, fruit, etc. so it is convenient to just grab and go! 🙂

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  203. nicky says

    November 14, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I find packing a lunch healthier for me than eating out at lunch, it allows me to control better what I eat.

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  204. Kim says

    November 14, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    I’ve been trying to buy fresh fruit instead of canned fruit.

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  205. Jennifer P. says

    November 14, 2016 at 3:26 am

    I just try to keep healthy foods on hand at home so that when my family needs a snack, food on the go, etc the choices they have are healthy. We always have at least 3-5 fruit options available for example (e.g. right now we have bananas, oranges, grapes, kiwi, and apples), and we never buy sweets or chips unless they are for a special occasion like a party, movie night, special day etc. If we have that stuff in the house, we eat it of course, so by replacing it with things like fruit, low sodium crackers etc. we simply have healthier options on hand.

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  206. Lucy says

    November 13, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    Have lots of healthy food on hand to avoid temptation.

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  207. Anu Chopra says

    November 13, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    I like taking my kids into the grocery store to the fruits and vegetable section so they can pick out healthy snacks to take to school!

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  208. naiddia p says

    November 13, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    I am really trying to buy healthier food when I go grocery shopping and reduced buying processed foods.

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  209. Tainan Lu says

    November 13, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    I am trying to eat healthier

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  210. Mark V says

    November 13, 2016 at 9:54 am

    It all starts in the store, If it comes in a box I try to avoid it.

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  211. Neils Thor says

    November 11, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    Find what they like and give more of the nutrition stuff!!

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  212. Steph says

    November 11, 2016 at 10:52 am

    I hide the veggies in sauce

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  213. Sarah De Diego says

    November 11, 2016 at 9:42 am

    My kids are always interested in trying something once. Sometimes though, if it looks “gross”, they won’t. Make a game of it and have them close their eyes!

    Besos Sarah
    Journeys of The Zoo

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  214. Melinda Jana says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    don’t be afraid to talk to a dietitian about making better and more informed food choices

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  215. Debbie White Beattie says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    When trying to get a fussy eater to get enough nutrients make up puree’s or cut up food small enough to add to other dishes like mashed potatoes, pasta sauce etc.

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  216. Janet M says

    November 10, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    We have a bowl of fruit on the countertops for snacks.

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  217. Tammy Dalley says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    Make healthy food fun, I love making shapes with veggies for my boys, they love it!

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  218. Brandy Trover says

    November 10, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I am needing tips. Thanks!

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  219. Jeanna says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:48 am

    My children go to a healthy school so their lunches have to contain healthy food. We shop together for items for their lunches and they are slowing learning what is good for them and what is not! And more often than not, they choose the healthy stuff at home first over the junk food!

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  220. SUMMER PLEWES says

    November 9, 2016 at 11:26 am

    I am trying to lead by example and show the kids exactly how we should eat instead of how we have always eaten.

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  221. Rhonda W G. says

    November 8, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    We keep the house full of healthy food and no junk food! I prepare healthy meals and it’s just our norm.

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  222. christine murray says

    November 8, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    We are trying to eat meals made from scratch more and we are being more aware of what ingredients are in the boxed or canned food that we are buying.

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  223. Amy Heffernan says

    November 8, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    I like to keep things colorful!! 🙂 Thanks!

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  224. Linda says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:27 am

    I encourage my son to join me in the kitchen so he can learn how to prepare healthier food.

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  225. Lee-Ann says

    November 8, 2016 at 2:22 am

    We try to talk about healthy food choices daily in regards to what the body needs to fuel certain activities.

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  226. Doreen Lamoureux says

    November 7, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    My tip is to pay attention not just to sugars but to carbs too. Carbs turn into sugar. So, if 1/2 cup of a product is 23 percent sugar and 64 percent carbs…… that is too much sugar.

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  227. Karla Sceviour says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    I try to have some sort of veggies with every meal!!

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  228. Laura says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    We always try to eat healthy fruits and veggies when we can!

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  229. Amy C says

    November 7, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    We go to the farmers market to pick up local yummy vegetables and fruits.

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  230. Jenness M says

    November 7, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    We make almost all of our meals (and grow veggies and herbs) and rarely buy processed foods/meals so my kids are already learning how to eat healthy.

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  231. Maria says

    November 7, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    I have my kids help me pick recipes and then go shopping with me

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  232. angela m says

    November 7, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    I let my kids helping with the shopping. And I tell them they can pick out one new fruit or veggie to try.

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  233. wobbles13 says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    i teach my kids that certain foods are junk food and they are not healthy and that they can eat junk food but just little bit not a lot

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  234. Tara Betterley says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    I am horrible for checking the labels. I do try to follow the food guide and make sure that they have their full dinners on a daily basis. I don’t watch their sugars or fats!

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  235. Soozle says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    Simply, out of sight out of mind. I stock up on healthy veggies & hummus for snacks verses having chips on hand. If it’s not there to tempt, it’s not an option!

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  236. Ira says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    I never read just the table, always with the ingredients list – and I never buy anything with too many ingredients.

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  237. Glogirl says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    We look at labels for the fiber and sugar content as there is a diabetic in the household. Finding foods with low sugar and high fiber content makes for a healthy choice for us.

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  238. ginette4 says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    I make stir fry’s and sauces that have loads of vegetables, great way to eat healthy without any notice

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  239. Erinn Lishman says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    We are a health conscious family, so I try my best to incorporate fruits and veggies with every snack and meal. I also talk to my three girls about “sometimes foods” versus “all the time foods”, and making healthy choices. It’s an uphill battle to eat healthy- for all of us!- but it’s so important and posts/campaigns like these definitely help!

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  240. Caryn Coates says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    We have been trying to eat healthy for a couple years now. We grow some of our own veggies, we are constantly reading labels and teaching our children the benefits of healthy eating

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  241. Krista M says

    November 7, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Food exposure is key for my son who has special needs. He gravitates toward carb-based foods so at every meal we place a small amount of a nutritious food beside that & encourage him to touch, smell, taste it so his diet expands to a healthier way of life. I also food substitute in healthier pastas, cheese with lower milk fat %, & foods with more fibre.

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  242. Anne says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Cooking meals together which are healthy and balanced. Teaching them from an early age about healthy eating and the benefits.

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  243. Cheryl MacPhail says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:55 am

    I find that letting our kids pick what healthy snacks they want for their lunches has worked for us 🙂

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  244. Suzanne G says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:44 am

    I have always checked out labels on food and I also taught my kids how to do this. It really takes so little time to read the labels and I do know I am amazed how something can be made out to be healthy and it contains so much fat and sugar you may as well eat a chocolate bar.

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  245. Jay J says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:28 am

    We always plan our meals for the week on Sunday, this helps us keep to our diet.

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  246. Julie F says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:04 am

    I cook most of our meals from scratch using fresh ingredients!

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  247. kathy downey says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:01 am

    I am trying to get my family to make healthier food choices be reading labels before i buy.

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  248. Pam says

    November 7, 2016 at 6:33 am

    having kids helps in the kitchen from an early age helps

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  249. Florence Cochrane says

    November 7, 2016 at 6:02 am

    I try to only buy healthy foods to have in the house. That way they we have to eat the fruit and other healthy snacks. I wash the fruit and cut up veggies to have easy access.

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  250. Brenda Lacourciere says

    November 7, 2016 at 4:31 am

    I find that if I stock fruits and vegetables and prepare them to be easier to eat, my family will choose those over junk food.

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  251. jan says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:32 am

    We have cut back a lot on processed foods over the years and always read the labels. I just wish they were a little ‘easier’.

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  252. missbobloblaw says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:07 am

    We have been buying less processed foods, and making more meals from scratch. This way we know what is in it, & there are usually fewer preservatives.

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  253. michelle k says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    I take my son to the store, today he wanted Nesquick milk boxes for his lunch, it lead to a whole conversation about why isn’t this milk refrigerated. I want him o have chocolate milk, but not that stuff. He left it and picked out his “starbucks” apple juice instead. I like those talks.

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  254. Rebecca says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    We just try to look closer now at the nutrition facts more when we buy groceries. I only used to pay attention to calories and fat content but now look at the entire table auch as sugar, daily value, etc.

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  255. Silvia D says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    The kids help with the shopping list, they tend to eat more fruits and veggies if they are visable, like a bowl of fruit on table, they eat more veggies if they have a healthy dip for them! they like their veggies raw mostly.

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  256. Wendy hutton says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    really have no tips but as a person gets older they tend to watch what they eat and check the labels, like for sodium content, or sugar

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  257. loriag says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    My best advice as to getting family to make healthy food choices is a combination of modelling it and only having healthier choices in the house.

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  258. Carole Dube says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    We eat pretty healthy and we read the labels for salt, fat and sugar content. We make the grocery list together and plan our meal so every one likes it.

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  259. Joni W says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    I try to eat healthy all the time. Grow own vegetables (those are the best), store them all winter, can those that can’t be cold storaged, quick freeze some.

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  260. Jonnie says

    November 6, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    I find if you let everyone have input in what meals you make, they are more likely to eat what you make.

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  261. Anne Taylor says

    November 6, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    I’ve been reading labels for years. I taught my children to do it and now I’m teaching my grandchildren!

    Reply

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