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How To Form Good Eating Habits For Kids

The overall health of kids today simply isn’t what it should be. The statistics for childhood obesity and childhood diabetes are grim, to say the least. Developing good eating habits for kids these days is essential to ensuring better health now while they are young and well into adulthood. At Pita Jungle, we understand how difficult it can be to get kids to eat healthy. That is why we have developed a kids’ menu that makes eating healthy for kids both fun and educational.
 

Choices Are Important

When forming good eating habits for kids, it’s all about choices. Providing children with a few healthy options to choose from empowers them and makes them feel like the decision to eat healthy is theirs, not Mom’s. Instead of just making them a sandwich, provide a variety of lean meats and veggies and let them make their own. When dining out, choose Pita Jungle. We offer a kids’ menu that allows the little ones to choose healthy food options from four different food groups, so they can design a healthy meal of their own.
 

Taste Is King

When trying to find healthy food ideas for kids, it is important to remember that first and foremost it has to taste good. Instead of plain brown rice, add a little broccoli and cheese for delicious and nutritious casserole. Instead of a salad, give them a variety of fresh veggies and flavorful, but healthy, dipping sauces like hummus or Tzatziki. Making healthy food that tastes good is the best way to teach kids how to eat well – a lesson that will help them make healthy choices when they are adults, too.
 

Make Learning About Healthy Food Fun for Kids

Developing good eating habits for kids is easier when you make learning about healthy foods seem less like work and more like play. That is why Pita Jungle provides children with a fun kids’ menu that is filled with games and activities that make healthy eating education a lot of fun. Pita Jungle has locations throughout Arizona to make it easier for customers to find healthy food ideas for kids and adults alike. Stop by your local Pita Jungle today to discover “The Art of Eating Healthy®.”