The Spring Festival, the most important traditional festival in China, is also the most anticipated moment for children. However, as the standard of living has improved, children's tastes have become more and more discerning. In this moment of family reunion and laughter, how to make children eat healthy and nutritionally balanced has become a headache for many parents.
In response to this phenomenon, nutrition experts have proposed the concept of "healthy meal plates", aiming to provide children with a delicious and nutritious Spring Festival diet plan. So, what is a "healthy plate"? What are its features? Let's follow the experts to find out!
The "Healthy Plate" is a new concept of eating, which emphasizes variety, nutritional balance and moderate intake of food. By combining different types of ingredients, we ensure that children can enjoy delicious food while consuming enough nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals to meet the needs of physical development.
1. What should I do if my child is a picky eater?
1.Increase the variety of foods.
Parents can prepare a variety of different ingredients for their children during the Spring Festival, such as fish, meat, eggs, soy products, vegetables, fruits, etc. By enriching the types and tastes of food, children can gradually adapt to a variety of different ingredients and increase their acceptance of food.
2.Create a pleasant dining atmosphere.
Parents can have a pleasant communication with their children during meals, so that children can feel the warmth and happiness of home. At the same time, children can be involved in the preparation and cooking process of ingredients, increasing their interest and awareness of food.
3.Mix and match ingredients appropriately.
Parents can mix different ingredients reasonably according to their children's tastes and preferences. For example, pairing fish and vegetables together makes a delicious fish-flavored eggplant; Or pair chicken and vegetables together to make a fragrant chicken fried rice. This not only satisfies the taste needs of children, but also ensures the balance of nutrition.
4.Encourage your child to try new foods.
Parents can encourage their children to try new foods, such as vegetables or fruits that they have never eaten before. By introducing the nutritional value and delicious taste of these foods, children can be guided to gradually accept them. At the same time, parents can also try these foods themselves and then share their taste experience with their children, increasing their curiosity and acceptance of new foods.
5.Avoid over-indulgence.
Parents should avoid over-spoiling their children and not letting them develop the bad habit of picky eating. If a child is a picky eater, parents can guide and correct them appropriately to help them establish correct eating habits. At the same time, it is also important not to let children consume too much high-calorie, high-fat and high-sugar foods, so as not to affect their health.
Second, the characteristics of the "healthy dinner plate".
1.Balanced nutrition: Make sure your child is getting enough protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals by using a mix of different ingredients.
2.Moderate intake: Parents should control the intake of food in moderation according to the age and growth and development needs of their children to avoid overfeeding or malnutrition.
3.Diversification: Parents can prepare a variety of different ingredients and flavors for their children, so that children can gradually adapt to a variety of different ingredients and textures.
4.Delicious: Parents can make delicious food through reasonable cooking skills and ingredient combinations, so that children can love eating.
5.Health and safety: Parents should pay attention to the freshness and quality safety of ingredients to avoid food poisoning and other food safety problems that may cause harm to their children.
In conclusion, the "Healthy Dinner Plate" is a very practical Chinese New Year diet plan that can help parents take better care of their children's dietary health. Through reasonable ingredient pairing and cooking skills, children can enjoy delicious food while consuming enough nutrients to thrive.