Our poor children have a mother like me. I worry about
everything from education, to the foods they eat or refuse to. And at dinner
they get vitamins. I've read articles that children that can't afford vitamins
are usually the ones that need them the most... while those that can usually
don't need them at all. I figure if mommy and daddy take their vitamins why not
the kids too!
I still think that as an obese nation that we've become too
involved in other's lives than to focus on ourselves. I have never done portion
control, or refused to feed my children. We do simple things, such as "no
soda unless eating out" (restaurant). But little things like that are more
to avoid dental bills than to make them feel deprived. When I was growing up I
wasn't allowed certain things, which only made me over indulge as an adult. I'm
hoping to avoid by limits not denying. The kids are also taught the difference
between healthy foods and naughty foods.
I did recently learn and pick up a new trick. We've all
likely heard about how cinnamon is a twisted little spice. It is mainly used in
desserts but helps to prevent sugar spikes and insulin issues. Well, I was
listening to the news as I was getting the boys ready for school when a parent
shared how they have their child eat a protein before sweets. It is supposed to
cause them to eat less sweets and bring down the craving (can't eat just one
theory). I know I heard Dr. Oz saying to allow yourself a small bite of the
craving/sweet with a glass of water to trick the brain and fill up so you don't
over do it.
However... with children I don't think these are burdens
they don't need on their shoulders. My children have no business counting
calories, or feeling like they are fat! We teach them that they must eat
healthy and that naughty foods are a treat not a meal. I only recently added in
purple grape juice because it is supposed to have the same positive health
effects as a glass of wine. Normally we side step juices for actual fruit.
No comments:
Post a Comment