Eat Better, Eat Together
Eat Better, Eat Together
October is National Eat Better, Eat Together month! From October 1st - October 31st, eating better, together is all about encouraging families to gather for mealtimes. When families choose to enjoy the majority of their meals together, they tend to make food choices that are more balanced. And what better way to spend time with the ones you love than to let each other in on our daily adventures over food?
ONE MEAL, EVERY DAY
Today’s busy lifestyle makes eating together a challenge, but science shows us that it’s worth the effort it takes. There are a number of nutritional, health, social, and mental benefits to eating with others, and it isn’t as difficult as you might think.
Here are some easy tips and strategies to get you started from Savory Catering, easy catering in DFW.
Make it a goal to eat at least one meal a day as a family. If eating together is new for your family, start slow and work your way up.
Avoid scheduling activities that interfere with mealtimes. If that’s not possible, create a meal together around a picnic table at the park before tutoring or court-side before volleyball practice.
Involve kids in planning and shopping for meals. This is an important life skill that can help your children eat well when they are an adult.
Have everyone help and prepare meals. Did you know that kids are more likely to eat foods they help prepare? Plus, cooking together is a great way to connect and have fun.
Turn off the TV. The benefits of eating together are at their highest if you don’t eat in front of the TV and other screens.
THE BENEFITS OF EATING TOGETHER AS A FAMILY
People of all ages eat better when they share a meal with others. When you share a meal as a family, everyone tends to consume more vegetables, fruit, and nutrient-rich foods. They also tend to drink less soda and consume less fried and processed food - easy catering in DFW.
The “magic” of eating together is grounded in research on the emotional, mental, and physical benefits of regular family meals. Here are just a few of the many benefits of eating together:
Models better eating habits
Improves communication skills
Better academic performance
Higher self-esteem
Greater sense of resilience
Lower risk of teen pregnancy
Lower risk of substance abuse
Lower likelihood of developing eating disorders
Lower rates of obesity
Lower risk of depression
You and your family can recognize National Eat Better, Eat Together month by creating a plan to eat healthier and share more meals together. Who knows, you might just create a new positive routine for your family!
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