The Healthy Habits Plate

Super Healthy Kids has introduced a cool product that can help parents promote healthy eating habits.

The Healthy Habits Plate:

has been developed to help counteract the dietary temptations children face and entice them to eat healthy. This colorful plate is divided into three sections: Colorful cartoon fruits, vegetables, breads, meats and milk products are arranged in the portions that your child should eat. Making mealtime fun, the Healthy Habits Plate allows your child to measure out his portions by putting enough of each item on his or her plate.

What a great idea!

“Planning to feed our kids well can be difficult,” according to originator Amy Roskelley “but it is possible. If children know what a healthy plate should look like, they can begin to make good choices that will carry them throughout their lives. In addition, the plate encourages a ‘sit down meal’ rather than eating ‘from the box’ or while doing other activities.” This cute, simple plate teaches good nutrition while helping children make good choices. These early habits, once formed, can continue into adulthood.

The Super Healthy Kids site also offers practical advice for teaching kids healthy habits that will become a part of their lifestyle. 

We completely agree with Amy's objective of promoting "good" foods and not banning "bad" foods.  It's far better to educate your kid's about "balance" and to encourage them in making their own healthy choices.

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