How can I encourage healthy eating habits for my child?

In a world filled with what people commonly call "kid food" – typically meaning highly processed and low nutrient options like boxed mac 'n cheese or chicken nuggets – it is important to help your kids establish healthy eating habits. In this episode, host Dr. Jennifer Arnold discusses the importance of a balanced, nutritious diet with licensed clinical nutrition specialist Carolina Ruiz-Valenzuela. Together, they answer questions such as: • What is healthy eating? • Why do people often avoid choosing a healthy diet? • What are the health risks of an unbalanced diet? • What is the glycemic index, and how can your family eat based on the glycemic index? • What should we look for when choosing which carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to eat? • What are the best ways to hydrate? • How can parents tell if their child’s diet is off? Remember, you are what you eat. Help your kids embrace a balanced diet, eat the correct portion size, and understand their hunger cues. When we instill this early on, we empower our kids to become lifelong healthy eaters.