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Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : January 10, 2018, 11:38 AM
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Make sure your kids eat at least five servings of vegetables in day. To make the most of it, balance it throughout the day as it not only keeps your kid full but also prevents unhealthy cravings.
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Just like vegetables, give top priority to fruits in your kids diet. Provide a minimum of three servings of fruits (seasonal fruits, if possible) dividing it as morning, mid-morning and evening to make your kid eat healthy.
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A healthy habit that every family must follow is to drink loads of water. Staying hydrated is the best thing not only to eliminate toxins from the body but it also prevents you from unhealthy cravings and keeps you healthy in the long run.
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As a parent, avoid giving outside food to your kids, including processed or packaged foods quite often. Instead, go for home cooked food contains whole grains and cereals, which are rich in nutrients and help your kids to build healthy eating habits from young age.
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Do include lean protein in your kid's diet as it not only helps in the physical growth and development of the kid but also prevents your kid from cutting down on unhealthy fats in the diet.
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Study found that whole-fat dairy products have a positive effect on cardiovascular health and it may lower the risk of mortality and heart diseases © Shutterstock
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Lastly, a trick that every parent must follow without fail is to practise portion control. You can even but a portion control tiffin/lunch box for your kid to get a better idea. This is a simple but very effective tip when it comes to weight loss and weight management both in adults and kids.
