Hello everybody~~ just wanna share with you all what I have read from George Mateljan Foundation mail today.
It's about STRAWBERRIES!
Here is the article :
The George Mateljan Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation with no commercial interests or advertising, is a new force for change to help make a healthier you and a healthier world.
Happy Mother's Day Week!
Although this is the week we are celebrating Mother's Day, every day should be a celebration of both mothers and fathers! As parents we have a huge responsibility to do the best we can to help our kids eat more healthfully. This past week I read a wonderful article by Casey Seidenberg who got down to the basics of healthy eating for kids. With increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and eating disorders, and looking back on my own childhood, I found her suggestions both heartfelt and made of good old common sense that can sometimes be forgotten in the foray of childrearing:
Food, especially unhealthful food, shouldn't be used as a reward. The common incentive used by parents "Eat your vegetables, so you can have dessert" clearly communicates to children that vegetables are to be avoided and desserts are to be desired.
Food should not be used as a punishment either. Taking away dessert as discipline teaches kids that dessert is the prize.
Labeling a food as "bad" can cause children to feel guilty or bad themselves when they eat it. Instead label unhealthful foods "sometimes foods," as they really are the foods we should eat only sometimes.
Unhealthful foods shouldn't be labeled "treats" either. Wouldn't it be great if our kids perceived a delicious ripe peach or a slice of summer watermelon as a treat?
A child forced to eat may not learn what it feels like to be hungry or full, or how to listen to his body. Sometimes kids are not hungry. That's okay. Don't then force them to eat five more bites.
Teaching children that a holiday or celebration is about spending time with friends, participating in a fun activity or being active together, instead of simply consuming a lot of food and drink, is an important message. When our kids are teenagers and win a sports championship, or when they are adults and receive a promotion, we hope they will understand that celebrating does not need to be focused on excessive consumption of food and drink.
She concludes that it is best not to deny unhealthy foods, but rather keep them to a minimum. Kids can learn that some foods are better for nourishment and make you feel good. School gardens and kitchens where kids participate in cooking their food have come a long way to help in this regard. When we learn our healthy eating habits at a young age, it is much easier to continue them as adults. Teaching kids healthy eating patterns lay the foundation for a healthier society!
Strawberry Recipe for Mother's Day
The combination of strawberries and chocolate is an all-time favorite, and this week George shows you how to combine them in a recipe that requires no cooking and is ready in a matter of minutes. Learn how to make his special version of Strawberries and Chocolate Créme with George.
Strawberries
It's no wonder that strawberries are the most popular berry in the world. Not only do they have a wonderful fragrantly-sweet flavor, they are also rich in antioxidants and an excellent source of vitamin C. In fact, one cup of strawberries provides 136% of your Daily Value for this important nutrient.
The article above was copied from http://whfoods.org/.
My apples & strawberries oat meal~
留言列表
