Keeping fit and healthy is something that should be relatively straight forward in life, but these days it sometimes feels like it’s impossible given that takeaways are available at the touch of a button. It doesn’t help either that it costs a fortune to eat healthily which is why so many turn to ready made meals and look for cheaper alternatives.
But of course, where your babies are concerned you want the absolute best for them, so that means keeping them healthy and happy.
If you’re struggling to incorporate healthy food or exercise into your child’s routine then try these suggestions below to ensure that your little angels are in tip top shape and happier than ever.
- Make exercise fun
Getting your children to exercise shouldn’t be that hard at all. Children are known for running around and burning more energy than you can keep up with. You certainly don’t need to be getting them to the attend the gym just yet. Play physical games with your little ones, go for brisk walks and limit time spent on computers and ipads.
If you’re not able to keep up with your children energy wise then consider putting them into an after school club. If they show a particular interest in a sport then do everything you can to encourage it – you never know, you might help them find their sport for life. They will be able to burn off all of their extra unused energy which means they’ll be falling into bed and getting a sound night’s sleep.
- Make sure they are catching enough Zzz’s
Sleep is hugely important to all of us and children need it just as much as the rest of us. It has a huge impact on our mood as well as our ability to concentrate and digest information. Not having enough sleep will impact on their performance at school. Sleeping is what helps us to grow and be healthy, so try telling your kids how sleep will make them grow big and strong – it’s a sure winner and will have them running to bed.
- Show them why drinking is so important
Having a healthy diet is massively important for all of us and that’s especially the case where young children are involved. But it’s not just about what they are eating… what they are drinking is a huge factor in how healthy they are and you need to make sure they aren’t running around dehydrated. If you struggle to get your children to drink enough then make it more tempting for them to do so. Ditch the bottles of water constantly and spruce things up a little. Use a Juicer cruiser to make deliciously tasty drinks that they will be grabbing for all day long.
- Limit how much sugar they consume
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They probably aren’t going to be happy about this one at first, especially if they are already in the habit of consuming lots of it but they will thank you in the long run. Minimising the amount of sugar in their diet actually helps to keep their immune system strong meaning they will be ill less often.