tips for healthy eating

Top ten tips

1. Eat together as a family as often as you can.
2. Drink water and milk instead of sugary drinks.
3. Provide a jug of water on the table for the whole family to share during mealtimes.
4. Involve your kids in choosing and preparing a meal - shopping, peeling, chopping, cooking or serving.
5. Keep a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit on hand for quick healthy snacks.
6. Try and make fruit and vegetables a part of every meal.
7. Snacks don't need to come in packets - choose home-made, healthy foods. They can be tasty, low-cost and easy to prepare.
8. To encourage kids to eat more fruit and vegetables, try cutting and presenting them in different, easy-to-eat shapes. Also try different cooking methods.
9. Kids learn a lot from how their parents eat. Lead by example - make sure you eat and enjoy different vegetables as a regular part of your diet.
10. Try making meal times enjoyable and a happy, whānau time.