Question 1

can you suggest a means to get my child to eat healthily?

Accepted Answer

Offer variety.: Offer a variety of healthy foods to choose from. Encourage your child's participation in food preparation. Kids tend to try new foods if thy're involved in making them. Most kids like to dip foods into yogurt or hummus. Use vegetables for dipping.

Question 2

what can i do if my child does not like to eat healthy foods?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate the junk: Kids will often decide to eat what they can get away with & seldom can a parent really win a food fight. That said, if all the thoughtful adults in the house agree, you can eliminate all the snack foods from the house & only keep foods you approve of available.U don't state the age of the kid, but they all play on your fear they will suffer if u don't give in.

Question 3

what do i do to make sure my child who is a vegetarian has a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

Eat healthful foods!: Just because a food is vegetarian does not mean it is healthy- sodas, french fries & candy are vegetarian. Encourage a wide array of vegetables, fruits & whole grains, preferably organic, and ensure adequate protein from eggs, beans, nuts, seeds & dairy. Minimize fried foods and genetically-modified foods. See my link for a good article by pediatrician bob sears on 12 faq's about vegetarian diets:.

Question 4

i want to eat a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

Organic whole foods: There's no consensus on what the healthiest diet is as there's no one-size-fits-all diet for everyone, but I advise eating mostly organic whole foods with an emphasis on veggies, fruits and nuts. I like Dr. Hyman's dietary advice: https://tinyurl.com/yb9guouj
For my essays on the pros/cons of various diets see https://tinyurl.com/ycyqv3ny
For why organic is best see https://tinyurl.com/huas65f

Question 5

what shall i eat everyday for a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

Diets can be complex: Lots of fruits and vegetables can only be a good thing. Try for 5 servings of these a day. Vary the colors and you will have done a great service to your health present and future. Get some dark or light, red or green. Vary types. These foods can do amazing things. Some lower cancer risks. Good luck. This would be a good start for you.

Question 6

how can i eat healthy?

Accepted Answer

Low Glycemic Index!: A low glycemic index diet is a healthy one. Ask your doctor for a good nutritionist or some guidelines that fit your situation. If you need to lose weight weight watchers is healthy and can be very effective. Good luck!

Question 7

what can i eat healthy with a budget?

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Lots: Many unhealthy foods are from restaurants.  They also cost much more than preparing yourself. If you avoid eating out and learn to prepare your own food, you can save a lot.  Look up mediterranean diet recipes for some healthy choices.

Question 8

i wanna eat healthy, what i should eat?

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There are many choic: Yes you should eat healthy. Look up usda guidelines  on healty diet...Under myplate. Basically a healthy diet is low in fat and sugars and has ample supply of veggies and fruits along with a good amount of proteins from plant based foods(avoid animal meat and fats). Good sources of proteins are nuts, eggs, soy products and low fat dairy.

Question 9

how can one eat healthy in this economy?

Accepted Answer

Funny you should ask: I just came back from the supermarket. Bought $20 dollars worth of bread and fresh vegetables, about enough for 4 person-days. Add $10 for milk, cheese, meat and condiments already in the house - sounds plenty healthy to me!

Question 10

how to eat healthy, even if you are poor!?

Accepted Answer

Choose fresh foods: Eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Also consider visiting the grocery or fruit stands and ask if there is discount on foods that are  about to be discarded. I know that the produce store i visit has a "clearance" shelf that is very reduced in price. Read labels and avoid foods that have high fructose corn syrup and lots of chemical ingredients. Make big batches of food  and freeze for later..

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