Comments on: 5 Tips to Help Kids Develop Healthy Eating Habits: July Carnival of Natural Parenting http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:21:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: NavelgazingBajan http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-13215 NavelgazingBajan Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:06:21 +0000 http://codenamemama.com/?p=2994#comment-13215 Seeing as my son is on the cusp of toddlerhood, this is handy advice to remember. Seeing as my son is on the cusp of toddlerhood, this is handy advice to remember.

]]> By: Dionna http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-13136 Dionna Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:09:28 +0000 http://codenamemama.com/?p=2994#comment-13136 Isn't cereal for kids different than cereal for babies though? 6 month old babies aren't really going to do a lot with carbs, right? I can see why healthy cereal is better for kids than say, poptarts, though. Isn’t cereal for kids different than cereal for babies though? 6 month old babies aren’t really going to do a lot with carbs, right? I can see why healthy cereal is better for kids than say, poptarts, though.

]]> By: Lauren @ Hobo Mama http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-13103 Lauren @ Hobo Mama Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:39:43 +0000 http://codenamemama.com/?p=2994#comment-13103 Oh, I'm going to have to look for that now! Oh, I’m going to have to look for that now!

]]> By: MomAgain@40 http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-13068 MomAgain@40 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:17:16 +0000 http://codenamemama.com/?p=2994#comment-13068 Looking forward to it! Looking forward to it!

]]> By: Dionna http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-13066 Dionna Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:08:40 +0000 http://codenamemama.com/?p=2994#comment-13066 That's awesome! I'm planning on doing a post soon of toddler snack foods - maybe that will help? That’s awesome! I’m planning on doing a post soon of toddler snack foods – maybe that will help?

]]> By: MomAgain@40 http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-13041 MomAgain@40 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:59:58 +0000 http://codenamemama.com/?p=2994#comment-13041 Hi Dionna I was so inspired by this post, I made a shopping list to carry with me to always make sure I have healthy options available in my cupboard/fridge. I made a blog post about it, with a link back to your site. The list includes: Dips: Humus Plain yogurt/tatziki Avocados (can be cut into bite-size pieces as well – my toddler loves it!) Snacks: Fruit (apples, pears, bananas, oranges, etc. – that can be cut into bite-size pieces) Raisins, dried berries Dried fruit Nuts (when they are able to chew it) Vegetables (raw – carrots, cucumbers, small tomatoes, etc. – that can be cut into bite-size pieces) Frozen peas (only takes three minutes to prepare) Frozen corn / corn on the cob Chick peas (in the can) What more can I put on the list? Hi Dionna I was so inspired by this post, I made a shopping list to carry with me to always make sure I have healthy options available in my cupboard/fridge. I made a blog post about it, with a link back to your site.

The list includes:
Dips:
Humus
Plain yogurt/tatziki
Avocados (can be cut into bite-size pieces as well – my toddler loves it!)
Snacks:
Fruit (apples, pears, bananas, oranges, etc. – that can be cut into bite-size pieces)
Raisins, dried berries
Dried fruit
Nuts (when they are able to chew it)
Vegetables (raw – carrots, cucumbers, small tomatoes, etc. – that can be cut into bite-size pieces)
Frozen peas (only takes three minutes to prepare)
Frozen corn / corn on the cob
Chick peas (in the can)

What more can I put on the list?

]]> By: Beanma http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-13030 Beanma Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:18:46 +0000 http://codenamemama.com/?p=2994#comment-13030 I love this, esp. the part about solids and moms complaining about their kids eating junk. Umm.... Right now, the Bean is in a great phase where she eats anything I give her - I know this will change, but as long as I don't introduce her to Doritos and Twinkies next, I think we have a good chance of carrying on with organic, homemade, non-processed foods. I love this, esp. the part about solids and moms complaining about their kids eating junk. Umm….

Right now, the Bean is in a great phase where she eats anything I give her – I know this will change, but as long as I don’t introduce her to Doritos and Twinkies next, I think we have a good chance of carrying on with organic, homemade, non-processed foods.

]]> By: Heather http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-12976 Heather Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:59:56 +0000 http://codenamemama.com/?p=2994#comment-12976 I assumed you were referring to "big kid cereals" because you say they are full of sugar and empty calories which many of them are. But baby cereals should have zero grams of sugar and often 1 single ingredient, such as earth's best baby oatmeal or rice cereal, only containing the organic whole grain. These have no sugar or empty calories. I wouldn't want the above commenter to stop feeding her child cheerios for no good reason. Cheerios have 1 gram of sugar per serving. Cereal consumption provides many benefits and research is clear that cereal eaters often have healthier BMIs than those who eat other breakfast foods (i did my thesis on a breakfast project for kids ;). I assumed you were referring to “big kid cereals” because you say they are full of sugar and empty calories which many of them are. But baby cereals should have zero grams of sugar and often 1 single ingredient, such as earth’s best baby oatmeal or rice cereal, only containing the organic whole grain. These have no sugar or empty calories. I wouldn’t want the above commenter to stop feeding her child cheerios for no good reason. Cheerios have 1 gram of sugar per serving. Cereal consumption provides many benefits and research is clear that cereal eaters often have healthier BMIs than those who eat other breakfast foods (i did my thesis on a breakfast project for kids ;).

]]> By: Kristin @ Intrepid Murmurings http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-12962 Kristin @ Intrepid Murmurings Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:15:15 +0000 http://codenamemama.com/?p=2994#comment-12962 Great suggestions! I agree baby cereal is a terrible first (solid) food. It tastes so bad!!! My girls were easily constipated so we had to steer clear, though we did move to real oatmeal and other grain cereals pretty soon. Love the serving veggies first tip! My mom used to do that, and I think it worked well. I struggle with the grazing thing. My girls would graze the day away and the constant mess & time spent (sort of) eating kind of drives me nuts. I don't believe they need to tank up at meal time & I still believe in frequent snacks (I have to eat often to feel good, too), but try to set limits on "snack time" to a specific times and places (doesn't always happen, but I try). I also struggle with the carb snacks! Oh, crackers, how we all love you so! I do think carbs are an important food for kids-- I just try to offer protein & fruits/veggies in addition and stick to whole grain crackers/breads when possible. Thanks so much for hosting the carnival -- I had a crazy day yesterday so am only catching up now, and its all such great info! So happy to be a part! Great suggestions! I agree baby cereal is a terrible first (solid) food. It tastes so bad!!! My girls were easily constipated so we had to steer clear, though we did move to real oatmeal and other grain cereals pretty soon.

Love the serving veggies first tip! My mom used to do that, and I think it worked well.

I struggle with the grazing thing. My girls would graze the day away and the constant mess & time spent (sort of) eating kind of drives me nuts. I don’t believe they need to tank up at meal time & I still believe in frequent snacks (I have to eat often to feel good, too), but try to set limits on “snack time” to a specific times and places (doesn’t always happen, but I try).

I also struggle with the carb snacks! Oh, crackers, how we all love you so! I do think carbs are an important food for kids– I just try to offer protein & fruits/veggies in addition and stick to whole grain crackers/breads when possible.

Thanks so much for hosting the carnival — I had a crazy day yesterday so am only catching up now, and its all such great info! So happy to be a part!

]]> By: Kate Wicker @ Momopoly http://codenamemama.com/2010/07/13/july-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-12961 Kate Wicker @ Momopoly Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:12:05 +0000 http://codenamemama.com/?p=2994#comment-12961 Excellent tips. I find "if you don't want them to eat it, then don't buy it," the most difficult rule to follow. Why? Because I am married to a man with a mutant metabolism who frequently partakes in midnight binges and wants some junk around the house. I've given him a hidden shelf in our new home, but everything that is eye-level for my girls is healthy and something I'd feel good about them noshing on. Excellent tips. I find “if you don’t want them to eat it, then don’t buy it,” the most difficult rule to follow. Why? Because I am married to a man with a mutant metabolism who frequently partakes in midnight binges and wants some junk around the house. I’ve given him a hidden shelf in our new home, but everything that is eye-level for my girls is healthy and something I’d feel good about them noshing on.

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