Recently when I attended a Science Fair organized at my daughter's school I couldn't help notice the lack of healthy glow on any of the kids there. No, I'm not exaggerating but I could actually see few white spots on cheeks (obviously indicating deficiency of vitamins) and pale skins. Our skin mirrors our health and I could actually see lack of it.
I also keep inquiring my daughter what other kids bring as snacks to which my kid answers (scornfully) that she is the only one in her class who eats fruits and nuts for snacks, while others bring cream biscuits, chocolates, chips, kurkure daily.
Luckily my daughter understands when I explain the side effects of eating junk food and ask her to not take even when anyone offers her. Of course I treat her to such goodies once a while, but I guess schools have to come forward and make it compulsory for parents to send only healthy food as snacks.
I normally pack fruits, popcorn, boiled chana, sandwich made with brown bread, home made muffins, dry fruits, dark chocolates. My point is - parents pls don't ignore the importance of snacks and use it as an opportunity to pack something healthy for your kids.
We can make our kids eat healthy by trying new recipes or altering our cooking styles to make food more appealing. For instance, make parathas with veggies, make laddus with finger millets and sesame seeds, chikkis with dry fruits, doasa with brown rice, oats, muffins with bananas, apples or apricots. Keep experimenting and see for yourself the change in the eating habits of your kids.
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