“Foods and moods “ an article I read years ago and regular visits to a nutritionist taught me how food impacts the brain and the body. Recent studies have proved that there is a close link between the gut biome and neurons. As a parent, you owe healthy eating habits to your child. It is important to get fully informed about healthy eating, read the nutritional labels and understand what they mean, know the right portions, have knowledge about different food groups, learn some cooking skills and involve your child every step of the way so that they have a healthy relationship with food. In a podcast on nutrition, registered dietitian and education specialist , Gina Wimmer, says that babies who are above the average body weight at birth are at a greater risk for developing diabetes, obesity, etc.
Therefore, it is important to establish healthy eating habits and set a routine for physical activity early on in life. Lifestyle matters , “little bites for healthy lives “ is a very important choice for parents to make for themselves and for their little ones. Pediatric registered dietitian , Cynthia Scott shares a supportive and practical guidance on common pediatric nutrition, like when to start solids, what to serve, how much to serve, how to handle picky eaters and why variety in food matters. Experts on Nutrition say that the best way to raise strong happy and healthy children starts with “what on their plate. “ Use the foods super powers and turn meal times into a joyful time “ one bite at a time”. Just remember that vegetables, whole grains, proteins and fats are slow energy foods, keep learning about the nutritional value of different food groups and serve your child from all food groups, be mindful and respect the taste buds, offer choices to your child . You will notice there are no tantrums and less fussing and everyone can enjoy that precious meal time.