Thursday, September 30, 2010

Get your kids to be in shape

Here's how you can keep your kids healthy and in shape. 

Today fitness is of utmost importance no matter how old you are. And the younger you start, the better it is. With childhood obesity numbers increasing at an alarming rate, parents need to be more vigilant about their child's weight. That, of course, doesn't mean that you enroll your child to the nearest gym. However, make sure that your kid gets enough physical exercise to keep them fit and healthy. 

With the onslaught of video games, television and the Internet, as well as academic pressure, most kids avoid going out to play or indulge in physically demanding activities. Here's what you can do to make your child more fit by following these simple health tips that will maintain their fitness levels... 

Remember the popular saying, 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy?' It couldn't be more true with kids. Encourage your child to play and participate in outdoor activities rather than sitting at home watching the idiot box. If your building or society doesn't have a compound, try to make a weekly trip to a garden. Regular play is enough for a child to be physically fit. 

It is important that kids are health conscious from an early age. A healthy diet is essential for the child to compensate for the strenuous effort that could deter their physical fitness. Make your child consume essential nutrients in their meals. There are plenty of recipes available today that can make even the most disliked vegetables taste yummy. 

Boredom is a common phenomenon among kids due to their fluctuating interest levels. Hence, it is important to add variety in their physical activities. If your child goes cycling everyday, add some variation to it by changing the cycling track or the bike itself. You could also involve family members for a fun day of cycling. 

Children like to hang around with friends even more than adults. And the more the merrier. Organise regular picnics with your child's group of friends and their parents where each parent can take the kids out once every few days. Think of fun filled activities that involve physical movement, too. Children will automatically engage in games when friends are around. This is among the easiest and best ways to ensure fitness in children. 

Nobody loves snacking as much as children. They indulge in snacks more often than proper meals so it is advisable to opt for healthy and nutritious snacks. Make sure you prepare these snacks in different and innovative ways that makes the child enjoy what he/ she eats. 


So what do you think?  Please tell us your thoughts in the comments section, we'd love to hear from you!' 

BABY FOOD RECIPES

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN HEARTS APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of chicken liver
2 apples, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into pieces
3 pieces potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons green peas

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - FISH APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 pieces of fish fillets
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Boil the ingredients until cooked. Drain and puree.

Note:
For children 8 months, the food should not be crushed but only finely chopped. It is good to stimulate the growth of teeth and to train the muscles of the mouth and gums to bite.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CARAPPEAR
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 stalks carrots, peeled, cut into pieces
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces
2 pieces of pear, peeled and cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Kl Boil carrots for 10 minutes, then amsukkan apple and pear. Cook until soft.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - steamed fish
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 snapper fillet (or other fish species, according to taste)

Directions:
1. Steam the fish until cooked and then mashed.
2. Can be mixed with pureed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, etc.).

BABY FOOD RECIPES - Broccoli POTATO
Baby food recipes

Material:
7 broccoli florets, discarding the stem
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without salt or other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Steam the broccoli and potatoes until cooked.
2. Blend the two ingredients with the processor / blender.
3. Give the broth to taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - VEGETABLE INTERFERENCE
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
1 piece of potato, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas (can be replaced other green vegetables, eg broccoli,
zuchini, celery, etc.)
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without garammaupun other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Boiled / steamed until cooked all the ingredients and puree.
2. Give the chicken broth / meat taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN SOUP
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 piece of chicken thighs, remove skin, cut meat into pieces (bones were not removed)
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
1 stick carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas
500 ml water

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Discard the chicken bones, then puree all ingredients

BABY FOOD RECIPES - puree CARROT
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 medium carrots, peeled
Boiled water to taste

Directions:
1. Steam the carrots until tender then puree. Add water as needed.
2. Presentation: Give the carrot puree as single or mixed foods
with pulp POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - pea puree
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of fresh or frozen peas

Directions:
1. Boil peas until cooked and then mashed.
2. Strain the rough skin so do not take part inedible.
3. Presentation: Give peas puree as a single food or
mixed with porridge POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.