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| Top Reasons to Convince Your Kids to Eat Fruits and Vegetables |
Here are some of the things to tell your kids on why they should often eat fruits and vegetables, as listed by appliance brand Beko.
Boosted immune system.
Maintaining a well-balanced diet is important in maintaining a strong immune system, which is essential especially for active kids. Since fruits and vegetables carry various vitamins and minerals, it’s ideal not to miss a piece of these on your kid’s plate. Those that are rich in immunity-boosting phytonutrients include tomatoes, carrots, citrus fruits, berries, and dark green leafy vegetables. These are responsible for helping the body create more white blood cells to prevent infection and illness.
Healthier compared to processed or fast foods.
It’s common for kids to have an unusual liking to processed or fast foods, but the key is to also tell them the risks if they ate too much of it. Studies have shown that eating unhealthy sugary snacks and fat-laden foods are linked to obesity among children. According to the World Health Organization, the number of obese children and adolescents rose to 124 million in 2016—10 times higher than the 11 million considered as obese in 1975. That is why it is important to encourage your kids to develop good eating habits by finding ways to make their favorite dishes healthier.
Helps in better academic performance.
Children who are fond of eating fruits and vegetables are most likely to have a sharp mind and excel in class as compared to those with bad eating habits. In fact, a study conducted by the Journal of School Health found out that students with an increased fruit and vegetable intake and lower caloric intake of fat were significantly less likely to fail a literacy assessment.
To further promote the importance of instilling in kids and adults the essence of maintaining a well-balanced diet, Beko is set to launch its Eat Like A Pro advocacy. The said campaign eyes to help parents entice and have their kids eat healthier food, which is also in line with the company’s global initiative of inspiring and educating families about health and well-being.
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