Do your kids refuse to eat healthy foods? There are lots of tips and tricks to get them to put down the frozen corn dog and pick up something healthy. One is get them involved in the procees. Have them help pick out food at the grocery store and have them do something to help prepare the meal. Another is to make foods you know they already like, healthier. Here is a recipe for healthy chicken strips. Have your kiddos help crush up the breading and serve with their favorite sauce and fruit or veggie.
CHICKEN STICKS
- Thinly sliced strips of chicken breast
- yogurt - plain
- crushed cereal - shredded wheat, cheerios, corn flakes, honey oat cereal
Roll chicken strips in yogurt then coat with crushed cereal of your choice. Bake on lightly greased baking sheet at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until done. Serve with a dippin sauce and the family veggies.
Studies show that if you teach your kids healthy habits now, they will be much more likely to keep them. Making healthy foods your kids will like is really important but the best thing you can do is to teach by example! If you want your kids to like veggies, eat lots yourself. Want them to love milk? Drink a lot yourself!
Also, check out this website for LOADS of kid and mom friendly recipes!
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