Healthy Eating

We are facing a huge problem in our society today because of poor lifestyle choices, one of the main ones being food. Unfortunately, people tend to consume more junk food these days. Most of the food being consumed is also highly processed, includes high volumes of bad fat and are loaded with salt and sugar. Junk food has become very popular as it tends to be cheaper and easily accessible. Some companies even promote these foods as being good for you, but the truth is that these foods are unhealthy and can even cause illnesses in the long term.

Ever wondered why our kids always seem tired and lethargic? Knowing that they’re much younger than us, we would expect them to be like little energiser bunnies! The reason for this is mainly because of their diets. Kids should be kept fit enough to be able to concentrate on their academics and extra mural activities. Eating balanced meals at the right times will help fuel their bodies for all of these activities throughout the day. 

Food is our source of energy. Kids need food rich in minerals, nutrients and fibre. Their diets should include whole grain foods, dairy products, lean cuts of protein, fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds. 

Drinking enough water goes hand in hand with healthy eating. There is no universally agreed quantity of water that must be consumed but, we need to remember that 60% of our body is made up of water. Water performs such important functions such as lubricating joints, delivering oxygen, cushioning sensitive tissue and gets rid of waste from our body among other things.

Bad nutrition can affect your physical development, your ability to concentrate and remember things as well as your behaviour. As parents and teachers, it is our responsibility to educate kids on the healthy life choices that are available to them. Let’s make 2020 the year that we start making important lifestyle changes.