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How do you make sure that your family is eating healthy? It can be challenging to find the time to plan and prepare meals for yourself, let alone for your entire family. In this blog post, we will discuss nine tips designed to help you serve healthier food choices at home so that everyone in the household eats well!

#1 Pick fresh produce to cook with

Picking fresh produce to cook with is super important if you want to serve healthy food to your family. Veggies provide a variety of nutrients, and you’ll be cutting down on time spent in the kitchen because they cook more quickly! Try buying fresh herbs for a more vibrant flavor. If you live close to the water, consider fresh seafood. Salmon protein is extremely healthy and a great way to get your omega-3’s.

#2 Prepare salad as a side dish or entrée

Always try to include a salad in your meals. They are a great way to add vegetables and fiber to your diet. 

 

Plus, they can be eaten as either an appetizer or an entrée!

 

The best thing about salads is that they are super easy to prepare. You can make a salad in minutes by tossing together veggies, fruits, and other toppings.

 

In addition to adding an assortment of ingredients for flavor, include some protein or healthy fats like avocado or nuts to help keep the meal balanced.

 

Depending on what part of your diet needs more attention, like carbs, proteins, vegetables, etc., there are plenty of delicious combinations that work well with any menu plan. For example, if someone in your household is trying to eat fewer carbohydrates, they can mix their favorite greens with carrots instead of rice noodles. When cooking for vegetarians, tomato salads are a great option because they include servings of both fruit and vegetables.

#3 Make pizza dough and sauce from scratch

Craving pizza? Making your pizza at home is a healthy alternative to getting the greasy takeout stuff. Making pizza is an easy and fun activity to do with the family. The best part of making your pizza is that you can create a healthier meal. Get creative and try topping the dough with vegetables, herbs, and cheeses for more flavor.

#4 Cook large batches to make leftovers for later in the week

Cooking large batches of food is an excellent way for any family to eat healthily. By having good quality leftovers, you can be sure your family doesn’t get tempted by fast food on busy days.

 

This is also a great idea because when people cook up large amounts of their own food, there’s less temptation to go out for lunch or dinner throughout the workday. This is much healthier than eating processed foods.

#5 Serve fruit instead of dessert at night

Serving fruit instead of dessert is one of the best ways to make your family healthier. Fruit is full of vitamins and minerals that will help children feel fuller for longer. It’s also an easy way to get them to eat something healthy after they’ve had sweets throughout the day.

#6 Go easy on the salt when cooking – use spices like cayenne pepper, basil, thyme, oregano, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper instead  

Stop using salt to make up for lack of flavor. Instead, use other spices to make your dishes more exciting. This will also make things more fun for the family since you can have themed dinner nights where you flavor dishes with spices from different cuisines worldwide.

#7 Be mindful about what you buy at the grocery store so that unhealthy snacks don’t tempt you

Try to limit the number of unhealthy snacks you buy at the grocery store. Don’t buy sugary drinks or juices.

 

It’s easy to go for a quick and refreshing drink when you’re feeling hot, but don’t be fooled! Sugary drinks are not an alternative to eating healthy. Instead of buying these beverages, try drinking water with fresh lemon juice squeezed into it. You’ll feel refreshed without the added sugar from regular store-bought sodas and fruit juices. These beverages lead to weight gain if consumed in large quantities daily.

#8 Don’t bring sweets into your home

The best thing to do to stop your family from eating candy is to not have any in the house in the first place. If you do buy sweets, make sure they’re hidden well enough so that your family can’t find them.

The best thing to do is keep a stash in the back of your cupboard where no one will see it and then only allow one or two pieces per day. You’ll be less likely to go out and get more if you have everything at home!

#9 If you must eat out, try to find healthier options

If you like to head out for dinner once or twice a week, be sure to do your research before leaving the house. Reviewing menus online can help you decide which places have the highest reviews and the healthiest options. Getting orders like salads without cheese or dressings (except balsamic vinaigrette) or grilled chicken sandwiches with no mayonnaise/ketchup/mustard etc., brown rice instead of white rice are a great way to stay healthy while eating out.