Diet tips for a healthy family

Eating together is a good habit, and all family members should be encouraged to eat together at least once a day.

The taste and eating preferences of all family members should be put into consideration when preparation of food, as diet play a very important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Benefits of Eating Together

• The family members get to spend quality time with each other.
• Food is served, shared and enjoyed, all at the same time!
• Eating together at home is very healthy, as the food is prepared hygenically
• Children spend time with their parents which is very difficult in today's busy lifestyle.

Important points to remember

• You should plan ahead for family meals
• Discuss and purchase the groceries required in advance
• Once a week, you can plan for a big meal or a get-together and invite other families over. This promotes friendship and bonding
• Food for children should be attractive as well as healthy. You can discuss various recipes for healthy and tasty food with each other.
• Adolescents need more nutrition because of their growing energy needs
• Elderly need special care, their food should be soft and easy to digest.
• Family should consume variety of food items instead of similar food everyday like grains, different veggies, fruits, dairy products, meat etc.
• Everyone in the family should motivate each other to be on time for the family time.
• Discourage junk food and caffeine