Rapid Fat Loss Diets

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Little Known Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Eat Fish

By Michael Byrd

Have you ever considered yourself committing child abuse even once in your life? This does not mean beating your child or whatever way you may describe it. Because if not giving your children a regular dose of fish is a form of abuse, then you are guilty.

Well, maybe because you really just don't want fish in your dishes. But that does not mean you can escape conviction. You are already grown up. You don't need to get away from the consequences of your actions because you know that you are what you eat. But your children do not know yet the consequences of not eating fish. And because you know the possible problems by doing so, it is almost a sin not letting them have what their body needs.

It's time to cut the crap. Come to think of it, it would be best if you will simply do something about it. That is, learn how to encourage your kids to eat fish.

Based from experience, I can say that the only way to have your kids do what you say is to act it up on your own. That is, teach by example. Children tend to imitate what their parents do and this is manifested until they are in their teenage years.

And so, just as what the experts keep on saying, teach them by example and while they are still young. The message is clear - to teach your children to eat fish, you must first start eating fish. Of course, it's not easy to get used to the taste or maybe because you have not just bought a fresh one. But it should not be a problem. You can always fix them. Here's how:

People who don't like fish used to complain about its fishy taste. Of course, fish will never taste like chicken but that doesn't mean it has to be fishy. If it does, it means it is not fresh. So always go for the freshest fish there is in the market.

Try several recipes in a fish cookbook. Do this until you and your family have found the right fish recipe.

Studies show that it is best to work on mild tasting fishes first. Don't start with the salmon even if it has the highest content of omega 3 fatty acids. It's best you start with sea bass or the grouper first. Eventually, you and your family will get used to the fish taste and will soon appreciate salmon.

Start it early. Start it right. You can start introducing fish to your children as young as 6 months old by giving them fish oil. You will soon be surprised that they are craving for more. And by the time that they get to eat out with you, they will order fish more.

Alright, so your kids are old enough to know that food for them means pizza, pot pies, and TV dinners. But it does not mean that it's the end of the world. Just give them tough love and stick with what you believe in. Be firm with the meals you prepare. Feed them with fish and that's it. They will eat if they are hungry anyway.

So as to lengthen the lives of your children and to make them live a healthy life as well, you have to try out these great ideas. Eating fish does not just provide these benefits but it can also improve your child's behavior and mood. And you know you will benefit more from it. Just think of it this way - sooner or later you will be happy you have taught them to eat fish. And someday, your kids will appreciate it too. - 17273

About the Author:

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]

<< Home