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Start incorporating these healthy eating habits today that will last a lifetime:
- Model It – Walk the walk and talk the talk. Give your kids the best example of health by living it.
- Slow Down When You Eat – Eat slowly to give your brain time to get the message that your stomach is full.
- Play Every Day – Get your family moving together: walk, hike, bike and play.
- Make Meal Time Memories – Cook and eat together.
- Brake for Fruit – Instead of a big dessert, satisfy your sweet tooth with some fresh fruit.
- Breakfast is the Way to Start Your Day – Boost your memory, concentration and metabolism.
- Veggies are the way to go – Vegetables are jam-packed with nutrients. Eat them fresh or frozen at lunch, dinner or on the go.
- Can the Soda – A 12-ounce soft drink can contain 10 teaspoons of sugar. Go for water instead.