Go Natural with Fresh Fruits and Veggies

Whole Fruit is Better than Fruit Juice

Fruits and vegetables have their own health values and nutrition benefits. Kids who love fruits can choose between fresh, canned, frozen or dried varieties. Older kids can even go through the benefits of each variety at www.firsteatright.com before choosing one. But, it is always better to eat the whole fruit rather than the juice form. Vegetables can also be prepared using different methods — raw, roasted, steamed or microwaved. Few easy tips to make your child consume vegetables are:

• Make your child choose the vegetable for lunch/dinner once a while
• Use cut vegetables with dip as a snacking option
• Use various veggies with minimal repetitions to keep it interesting
• Involve kids who are old enough in peeling, washing and cutting vegetables.