Overeating has become a common issue among children, leading to health problems like obesity and diabetes. To prevent overeating and to maintain their overall health, here are a few tips that you can follow. Tap to read!
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Encourage kids to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, which provide essential nutrients, help them feel fuller and prevent overeating.
Keep Them Hydrated
Keeping kids hydrated helps prevent overeating. Drinking a glass of water before meals keeps them full and reduces the chances of overeating.
Stop Emotional Eating
When kids are sad, instead of offering comfort food, help them find other ways to channel their stress. It will prevent overeating.
Less Sugar
Carbohydrates are important but their high sugar content can be unhealthy. Tracking sugar and eating healthy carbohydrates helps prevent overeating.
Give Small Portion Sizes
Making food portions smaller helps kids eat a balanced diet without depriving them of their favourite foods, encouraging healthy eating and fewer calories.
Make Them Eat Mindfully
It helps kids recognise their hunger and promotes healthy eating habits. This way they are able to enjoy their food and help aid digestion.
Information Credits
This information is sourced from Children’sHealth. It is advisable to consult a paediatrician for personalised suggestions.