Teaching your kids about nutrition is one of the best things you can do to support their health for the long run. The foods we put into our bodies matters. Think of it this way. Each bite we take is an opportunity to nourish our body, and it is important to make healthy choices to keep disease and inflammation at bay. The sooner we start to consume a healthy diet the better. This is why it is so important to educate our little ones on the importance of nutrition, and the great news is that there are some fun ways to do it.

If you want to teach your kids about nutrition but are afraid that they will completely reject every green veggie they find on their plate, don’t worry, there’s a better way.

Let’s take a look at some fun and creative ways to teach your kids about nutrition so that you can set them up for a life full of health and happiness.

• Books: Believe it or not, there are a ton of healthy eating books designed just for kids to help them learn the importance of healthy eating at a young age. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has a good lesson about how junk food makes us sick, and healthy foods make us feel better. Green Eggs and Ham is a great book to introduce the concept of trying new foods. Take a look online or at your local book store for some fun healthy eating books to get your kids interested in eating their fruits and veggies!
• Get in the Kitchen: Get your kiddos involved when it’s time to cook dinner. When you include them, they may be more likely to try what they have helped make.
• Create a Cookbook: Go to your local craft store, and pick up a cookbook. Make some fun food creations with your kids and add them to your scrapbook. This is a great hands on way to make some healthy recipes with your kids.
• Look up fun facts: When introducing your kids to new foods, try doing an online search for some fun facts. Getting your kids excited about eating healthy is a sure-fire way to get them to try it at the dinner table!

Teaching your kids about nutrition is one of the best and most rewarding things you can do to help them grow strong and healthy. It also set them up for making healthier choices and developing healthy habits when they are older. Try implementing these tips to help teach your kids about the importance of eating healthy, you may find that by adding some fun games, and getting them involved in the kitchen they may be more willing to try new things.