Written By: Anusha Iyengar | Updated : December 19, 2015 8:06 AM IST
If there is one challenge that working mothers face today, it is getting their little ones to eat healthily and inculcate healthy habits. Spending quality time with kids is a challenge in itself. That's something that the mother of two and Bollywood actress, Karisma Kapoor does effortlessly. 'I have always been a responsible person. So being a responsible mother came naturally to me', she says. The actor has taken a sabbatical to bring up her kids. She is often seen endorsing products and brands like McCain that promote easy cooking for mothers. Read on to find out more about her views on healthy eating and parenting.
Make sure your kids eat right
Making sure that her children are eating healthy is also one of her major concerns. 'Children always want to eat something that looks attractive and tastes different. You need to keep experimenting with recipes to make sure they are eating nutritious food and not just junk or unhealthy food. For working moms, it is essential to work on recipes that are quick and easy to prepare' she says. Here are 12 superfoods that boost immunity in your children.
Be a role model
Even though she is a celeb mom and has professional commitments, she makes sure that she is available for her kids. She smiles and says, 'Spending quality time with my kids is paramount to me. I believe that parents are your first role models. I want to be a role model for my children which is why I make sure that I am spending enough time with them. I'm trying to make sure that I inculcate some of my healthy habits and values in them'. Here's a healthy Moroccan sandwich recipe that your kids can have for breakfast.
Her advice to modern mothers? 'Trust your instincts as a mother is what I have learned. My mom instilled these core values in us like honesty, hard work, loving and respecting your family and spending time with your family. Healthwise, eating right and on time is something everyone in the family follow. So I would like to pass these on to my kids.' Here are 9 signs that you have a mommy best friend.
How would you make sure you inculcate healthy eating habits in your child? Leave your answers in the comments below.
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