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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Manage Your Kids to Eat Fish Once and For All

By Michael Byrd

Have you ever thought of abusing your child? If you think you don't, then, it is high time you do, especially if not feeding your children with fish will most likely resemble to child abuse.

You are not excused just because you don't like fish. You are old enough to know the consequences of your choices. Your child is different. He does not know what he's missing if he does not eat fish. But you do, and it's so inconsiderate on your part to deprive them with this privilege.

Put an end to such drama. Let's just pretend that you want to change everything and that you want to introduce fish to your child's diet. The question is on how you will work on it.

I have four children and with them I have learned that kids live by example. They will eventually follow whatever they see in us. And these actions will have an impact as they grow up, even as teenagers.

At an early age, the best way to teach your children to eat fish is to start eating it too. You might not want its fishy taste, but that's because the fish you have probably bought is not fresh or was not prepared properly or you are not yet used to the flavor. You can do something about it. Here's how:

Fish is fish and it will never ever taste like pork or chicken. If that is how you want to put it. The way it will taste "fishy" would mean buying fish that are not fresh. Freshness can create a great impact on the fish taste. And so, it is important that you only buy the freshest fish in order for you to enjoy its taste.

Start with a fish cookbook. Keep on trying all fish recipes until you have found the one you and your family will love.

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 weaning them for fish foods and you will see the difference it will make. You can start with fish oils and give them to your child as young as 6 months. Eventually, they will ask for more and will soon have fish as one of their favorite food. And when you have lunch or dinner out with your children, there is 8 out of 10 chances that they will order fish.

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.

To lengthen you children's lives and to put them in the pink of health, try these ideas. Studies show that aside from the many benefits that fish can give, it can also improve your child's mood and behavior. This is advantageous on your part too. Just be happy you have chosen to teach your kids to eat fish. Sooner or later, they will also appreciate what you have done. - 17273

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