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I love it when my three year-old calls me \u201cWonder Woman.\u201d LOVE. IT. In turn, I MUST<\/em> call him Robin and his five year-old brother Batman. Baby Ava is Bat Girl. My husband is the Green Lantern, and while he looks nothing like Ryan Reynolds, I find him very handsome after nearly eight years of marriage. As a busy wife and mom of three young children – trying to \u201cdo it all,\u201d I often find myself wishing I had real super powers \u2013 like the kind that with just a snap of my fingers or laser-beam eyes, I could whip up a nutritious meal, everyone would eat it and call me well, \u201cWonder Woman.\u201d<\/p>\n

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To make the most of National Nutrition Month<\/a>, I would like to acknowledge all of the super families out there who are my heroes and inspiration. Together<\/em>, we can use our super powers for good habits and good health! Healthy habits start at home and when it comes to eating, here are some tips to turn eating at home into super family fun!<\/p>\n

Be a role model <\/strong>\u2013 Even if they do not say or act like it, your kids are looking to you for what and how they should eat. Remember: You are their superhero.<\/p>\n

Make meal planning and food shopping a \u201cfamily affair\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Giving your kids \u201cownership\u201d to select among the nutritious choices you<\/em> provide builds their confidence and life-long healthful food behaviors. Tip from the front lines: Food shopping can be hectic with multiple children. If you have more than one child, consider turning food shopping into a one-on-one \u201cmommy (or daddy) and me\u201d opportunity. Each child will look forward to taking their turn at helping you select foods for the family.<\/p>\n

Consider creating a meal \u201crotation\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Feel free to create one for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A two-week rotation is a good start. After discussing the meal plan with your kids, write it on a calendar and weekly dry erase board. This will create a sense of order at meal time and hopefully, prevent last-minute meal meltdowns. Each child will look forward to their favorite meal picks when they come up in the rotation.<\/p>\n

Pack your pantry (and your fridge) with lots of nutrient-rich foods<\/strong> \u2013 This includes fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice are all good choices), whole grains, lean protein sources, including meat, poultry, fish and nuts, and low-fat dairy products. Remember: Your pantry and refrigerator shelves are your children\u2019s \u201cgrocery store.\u201d<\/p>\n

Take \u201cTogether Counts<\/a>\u201d to the kitchen<\/strong> \u2013 Keep kids interested in the foods you want them to eat by preparing meals with<\/em> them and discussing the importance of balancing food choices with physical activity. With today\u2019s hectic schedules, many of us feel like we do not get enough family time. Whenever possible – even just one meal each week, turn meal time into memory-making, family time. This kind of family fun brings parents and children together while also imparting safe food preparation skills that will help children throughout their lives. Check out these kid-tested and parent-approved recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So\u2026Now armed with these \u201csuper skills\u201d\u2026Repeat after me: I. AM. WONDER WOMAN. (OR GREEN LANTERN, etc.). As a parent, I can do what others cannot. I have the unique power to em<\/em>power my kids to live healthy, active lives. It will be fun. It may be frustrating. It will likely be messy. It will create some of the best memories of my (and their) life.<\/p>\n

Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RD, is Senior Director of Health and Wellness at the International Food Information Council Foundation<\/a>, group fitness instructor at Gold\u2019s Gym<\/a> and leading expert in food and fitness (and busy \u2013 and at times, frazzled, mom to three young children \u2013 Drew, Evan and Ava).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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