Did you know March was dedicated as "National Nutrition Month"? It kind of makes sense, actually. By now the luster of New Year's resolutions have worn off, and we are getting a peek at warmer weather-which makes it easier to think about possibly eating a little healthier. Trees are beginning to bud, flowers are starting to spring up, and it seems more plausible that vegetables can be grown here in the Northeast! :)
I just had my kitchen renovated. For six weeks I had a hot plate, a coffee pot, an electric griddle and a microwave. I have to confess, my family DID NOT eat too healthy for those six weeks. Now that we at least have the stove back, I am making more of an effort. And I think "effort" is a funny word for it. Because most of what I need to do is buy and prepare healthy foods. Does it take more effort to open a bag of Goldfish crackers or to peel and apple and put some peanut butter on the side? Maybe the apple takes 30 seconds longer...but really? How can I justify that it "takes too much time/effort/makes too much of a mess". These are all the deep dark excuses I use when I give my kids some processed food (like mass produced cookies or crackers). I do feel guilty though. Looking and learning these past few years, I know that those foods are not good for my kids, that they really don't count as food. So, again, I am making an effort. How do you get your family to eat healthy?
I recently found a page on Facebook that features a 7 year old girl who is encouraging kids to eat healthy and stay active. I "liked" the page, and every day or two I am treated to the sight of a young girl who is trying all these great, whole foods. It is SO COOL. I look at it, and realize if she can do it, my kids can as well. I admire her mom for encouraging her, preparing the foods for her, and cultivating the interest in staying healthy. I am still working at doing the same.
As you can tell comparing my first post to now, I do believe eating healthy is a loooooong process, changing little habits along the way to overall make a healthier lifestyle.
Good luck!!
