eating out with kids: fast food and restaurant nutrition for children
it might be challenging to persuade your kid to order a salad instead of a cheeseburger, but you can steer them towards healthier options. some important tips to remember about fast food and restaurant dining for kids:
• avoid sodas – kids should drink water or fruit tea instead.
• avoid chicken nuggets – this horrendous video will explain you why http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwEqi0zfJ4o
• skip the fries – consider taking along a bag of mini carrots, grapes, or other fruits and vegetables to have instead. this will add vitamins and fiber to the meal.
• order the kid's meal with some substitutions – children often love the kid's meal more for the fun box and toys than for the food. ask to substitute healthier choices for the soda and the fries if possible.
• opt for chicken and vegetables or spaghetti with tomato sauce in a sit-down restaurant, rather than a big plate of macaroni and cheese.
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