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Healthy Eating and Cooking with Kids – Yes, Healthy Eating is Possible! – Part 3

December 28th, 2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

http://www.CoachWoot.com Healthy Eating and Cooking with Kids! Yes, healthy eating is possible with kids!

Check out Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7VCwnZeSaI
Check out Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9uwXcqjXNo

Why is this meal healthy cooking?
– avocados contain a spectacular array of carotenoids and full of omega-3 fatty acids
– onions are an outstanding source of polyphenols
– garlic is rich in a variety of powerful sulfur-containing compounds
– limes are an excellent source of vitamin C

Is it a perfect meal? Maybe not, but it was fun, relatively healthy and the kids enjoyed it!

Some of the keys to healthy eating and cooking with kids are:
1) start young
2) make it fun
3) let them “help”
4) teach them why it is important

1) Start Young – The reason to start young when getting your kids eating healthy (and cooking when they are old enough) is because it is easier! The younger we teach them about healthy eating and cooking habits the better. It will become second nature and they will grow up eating and cooking healthy!

2) Make It Fun – Making eating and cooking healthy fun, as well as exciting will help teach the kids. Nobody likes dry, boring material, especially kids! So, make eating and cooking healthy fun, enjoyable and exciting.

3) Let Them “Help” – For the parents or guardians this can make the task of eating and cooking healthy more difficult, but it is worth it. Don’t worry about taking 2 step forward and one step backward with their “help”. Remember #2, make it fun! Keep the kids engaged with measuring, stirring, mixing, etc. Another benefit of letting them help is having a kid that is proud of their work!

4) Teach Them Why It Is Important – Remember #2 while doing this. Teaching our kids about eating and cooking healthy does not have to be done with books and lectures. We want to make the information lively but still teach the kids the benefits of eating and cooking healthy.

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  1. zenbirthcoach
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #1

    My 12 year old …
    My 12 year old loves to cook. How do I get her to clean? up??

  2. mikewattstv
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #2

    Freaking adorable!! …
    Freaking adorable!! ?

  3. CreativeCookingCornr
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #3

    Great recipe….I …
    Great recipe….I normally use roasted garlic so it’s not? so harsh. I don’t like tasting it for a week…hehehe.

    Looks like the kids are having fun!

  4. ScottColby
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #4

    Great video. I? …
    Great video. I? love guac. Kudos to getting your kids involved with healthy cooking. I’m starting a non profit for kids and we’ll be teaching kids healthy cooking habits. : )

  5. GetFitTrainer
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #5

    I wish I was taught …
    I wish I was taught at an early age? all about healthy eating. I think it’s greate because so many kids eat crap all the time and if they only knew about how simple it is to eat a more healthy meal…we wouldn’t have all the kids across this country who are overweight and obese.

  6. coachwoot
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #6

    @greenlightcoach …
    @greenlightcoach ROFL…that would be a cool affect! ? Guacamole is awesome, delicious and healthy! I can NOT get enough of it! I am glad you enjoyed it too!

  7. greenlightcoach
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #7

    @coachwoot FYI you …
    @coachwoot FYI you must be? using some type of hypnosis in your videos. This is the second one that I’ve watched and then a few hours later ate exactly what you made. I haven’t had guac in a loooong time until today!

  8. coachwoot
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #8

    @greenlightcoach …
    @greenlightcoach Teaching them young,? so I don’t have to supervise in the near future! LOL

  9. greenlightcoach
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #9

    I? wish I had kids …
    I? wish I had kids to cook for me…

  10. coachwoot
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #10

    @paulawhidden Those …
    @paulawhidden Those are fantastic ideas Paula! We will definitely implement in future videos…stay? tuned!

  11. paulawhidden
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #11

    My kids adore …
    My kids adore quacamole too. I’m surprised you didn’t have the kids scoop the avocado once you removed the pit. They can do that easy. Plus it’s nice and gooey. It’d be great? to hear you or the kids talk about why they like the different ingredients or guacamole as a whole.

  12. coachwoot
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #12

    @leejaime97 Yep, …
    @leejaime97 Yep, and they said it? was awesome…

  13. coachwoot
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #13

    @rileyquinngraves …
    @rileyquinngraves FYI, we plan on making a video of outtakes to? complete the series.

  14. leejaime97
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #14

    Those? kids are …
    Those? kids are eating green “stuff”!

  15. rileyquinngraves
    December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 | #15

    Kids, healthy? food …
    Kids, healthy? food and farts. Great combination.

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