Even though it may not seem like children listen to their parents and caregivers, much of what they learn about how to live a healthy life comes from you. By educating yourself, you can help them live better lives.
We all know how important good nutrition habits are when it comes to our family's health. Most parents make a conscious effort to put healthy meals and snacks in front of their kids, and try to instill in them an appreciation for quality food. Despite all those best efforts, though, it's not uncommon to hear, "No, thanks, Mom and Dad, I'll just have some butter on those plain noodles and skip the broccoli."
For many parents, the struggle to get their kids to eat healthy foods can seem like another full-time job. Rather than battle with your kids about following hard-to-enforce food rules ("No dessert ever until you eat your veggies"), why not involve your kids in the actual process of choosing and preparing healthy meals and snacks?
That's how Bodybuilding.com-sponsored athlete Nikki Walter is raising her 12-year-old daughter, Addie, and what she's learned can help you raise your kids, too.
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