10 Healthy Lifestyle Tips For Kids

10 Healthy  Lifestyle Tips For Kids

 10 Healthy  Lifestyle Tips For Kids

do you remember when you learned to ride a bike? the  most important part was getting the balance right .  once you could balance easily , the pedals  could  turn   smoothly, to drive the  wheels and get the bike moving.
 the same thing is true when it comes to choosing  our food .  once we have learned to carefully  balance the amounts and types of  foods eaten , all the organs in the  body will function smoothly  and  the  body  will work efficiently.

Following  these ten tips will  help  you  stay fit and  health y . it's as easy  as riding a   bike , once  you've got the balance right !


1. Food Is  Fun... Enjoy your  food 
sharing a meal with family and friends  at home or school is  a great way to enjoy  food . it is  fun to  see other  people's  choice of food -what do  your friends eat? do  you try different foods every  day  ? Check out your  lunch box or dinner plate .  how many different kinds of fruit and  vegetables can you spot?

2. Breakfast  is  a very important Meal
just like cars , buses and trains cannot  run without fuel, our bodies need energy to work . especially after a night's  sleep , energy levels are low  . so, whether you are off to school , or out and about at  the weekend , start the day with breakfast . plenty of carbohydrates is just the ticket: try toast or breast, or cereal with milk , fruit or yogurt.

3. Eat Different Foods Every Day ,  Variety  is the recipe for health

you need over 40 different nutrients (such as vitamins and minerals) every day for good health. since there  is no single food that  contains them all , it is important to balance your daily choices . in  fact there are no good or bad foods , so you do not need to miss out on  the foods you enjoy . the best way to make sure  you  get the right  balance is to eat a wide  variety of foods each day.

4. which group  would you tip for the top  ? base your food on carbohydrates 
about  half the calories in your diet should come from carbohydrate foods , such  as  cereals , rice ,pasta, potatoes and bread , so it is good idea to include at least one of these at every  meal. try whole  grain  bread , pasta and  other cereals to  give you   extra   fibre. have   you tried baking your own  bread ? it's  good fun and smells  wonderful!

5. Gimme five! Eat fruits and  vegetables with each meal and as tasty snacks!
fruits and vegetables  are  among the most important  foods for giving us enough vitamins , minerals and fibre. we should  all try to eat at least 5 servings a day.   for  example , a glass of  fruit  juice at breakfast , perhaps , an apple  and banana as snacks and two vegetables at meal times .  then you have  already  reached your  total . how many different kinds can  you spot in the  supermarket? why not try some new ones?

6. Fat facts . too much fat is not good for your health
Eating too many  of those fatty  foods (such as fried potatoes, fried meats and sausages, pies and  pastries) might not be so good  for  your body . also go easy on fat spreads  such as butter and margarines.  although we need some fats to  get all the nutriaents  we need , it is  better for  our health if  we  don't eat too much of  these foods  . and get  knocked off  balance . so, if you have a high-fat lunch, see if you can have  a low-fat  dinner at home.

7. Snack  Attack! eat   regularly and  choose a variety of snacks
even if you eat regular during the day , there will  still be times in  between that you feel hungry , especially if you have  been very physically active .  snacks  can   fill the gap , but  should not be eaten in place of meals , only as an extra . there are  lots of  different snacks available. your choice may be yoghurt, a handful of  fresh or dried fruits , sticks of vegetables like carrots  and celery ,  unsalted nuts or rice crackers , or perhaps a slice of fruit loaf or some bread with  cheese . occasionally , you  may prefer crisps and other  packet snacks, a chocolate bar , a piece  of  cake or  biscuits . whichever snack you enjoy , remember it is always good to include a variety of different types to keep things in  balance.

8.  quench your thirst . drink plenty of liquids
 did you  know  that more than  half of your weight is just water? so as well  as giving your body  all the  food it needs each day  to keep  healthy, you  need     at leash   5 glasses of liquids a day  . it is    particularly important if the  weather is  very  hot or if  you  have  done lots  of exercise, to have plenty to drink. usually -  but not always - your  body will tell you this , by making    you feel  thirsty . plain water  is great of course ; you can  try tap  water or mineral water , plain or flavoured , sparkling or non - sparkling. fruit juices , tea , soft drinks , milk and  other drinks, can  all from time  to  time.

9.Care for those teeth ! Brush your teeth at least twice a day
 Brush your teeth at least twice a day  . eating  foods high in   sugar or starches  too often       during the day can play a part in tooth  decay. so don't nibble foods and sip drinks  all day long !  sugar - free chewing  gum can help you keep your teeth healthy . however, the best  way to keep a nice  smile is to brush your teeth  twice a day with fluoride toothpaste . also , after  brushing your teeth at bedtime , don't eat any  food , or drink anything but water!

10. Get moving  ! Be active every day 
 Just like a bike may  become rusty if it is  not  used for some time , our  muscles  and bones  need to be kept moving  too. activity is needed to keep your heart healthy and your  bones  strong . it can also be  good fun . try  to  include some from of activity  every  day : it may   be  just  walking to school and  running up stairs , however, games like skipping and football at break  times are good for giving the body a workout . swimming is a particularly good  sport for  keeping you  healthy.