In order for your children to become greedy for everything, it is enough to teach them.
An American study by scientists at Stanford University in the United States has shown that children understand the health benefits of eating in a balanced and varied way.
“Children are naturally curious. They want to understand how things work and why“, explain the researchers. “Of course, we have to simplify things for them, but not too much, otherwise we deprive them of the opportunity to learn and expand their thinking. “
Teach your children to eat well
For three months, 160 children between 4 and 5 years old, in kindergarten classes read books on nutrition for their snack. The other children have not changed their habits. After this experience, the researchers asked the children about diet.
Encouraging results
Children who had read the books on nutrition showed an interest in foods, nutrients, and the usefulness of good nutrition for the body and health. While the other children ate the same way before the study, the “informed” schoolchildren ate twice as many vegetables as before.
This study reveals that understanding may be the best way for children to eat healthily. Instead, consider sharing educational books with your children instead of fighting at the table to have them swallow spinach.
