Tip 1
It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to connect to your brain and send the message that it is full- therefore eat slowly or you are more likely to overeat.Tip 6
Did you know many children are deficient in Vitamin D? Have your child’s Vitamin D levels checked today!Tip 5
Natural sugars include: the sugar in plain white cow’s milk, the sugar in whole fruit and the sugar in 100% juice- that’s it! The rest is considered added.Tip 3
You as the parent are responsible for what will be served at the meal and or snack, when it will take place and where it will take place.Tip 4
Let your child help make decisions on the meal. For example, say “for our vegetable tonight would you like peas or french beans?” They will feel a part of the process and will be more likely to eat them.Attribute Key
- Good Source of heart healthy fats
- Whole grain.
- Good source of fibre.
- Low Sodium.
- No added sugar.
- Good source of protein.
- Vegan