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How To: Get Your Kids Eating Healthy

Posted on Jan 25, 2017

Getting your kids to eat healthy poses a challenge; but we promise it's not impossible! Especially during cold and flu season, healthy diets are an essential component of keeping your kids healthy. Here's a few tips we have for getting your kids to eat healthy and enjoy it!

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  • Don't forget breakfast! After all, this is the most important meal of the day. Even if it's just a granola bar and a glass of orange juice, make it count. It'll get them in the habit of eating breakfast every day in the future!
  • Get good snacks. We gravitate towards chips and crackers because it's quick and easy. But put in the effort to try air-popped popcorn, fruit, nuts or other healthy snacks. 
  • Drink water! Staying hydrated not only gives the kids a boost of energy, but helps keep your diet balanced. To make it more fun, try adding some colorful ice cubes or infuse it with fruit. 
  • Make it fun. Kids love things that are colorful, patterned and have dynamic shapes. So make their recipes fun! There's tons of cool on the go lunch recipes to try. 
  • Don't give up! If something doesn't work, keep trying. You'll find the secret somehow! 

A huge part of staying healthy is also their physical habits; so bring them in for an active play date at Monkey Joe's Katy! Walk-ins are always welcome, and you can check us out on Facebook to find special events and weekly specials you can take advantage of. We'll see you soon in the jungle!