Tips to keep your kid's heart in good condition

Tips to keep your kid's heart in good condition

          These days children are under too much stress. Hence it is our duty to keep an eye on our kid's health, eating habits, and physical exercises. The kids also need to know enough about maintaining good heart health. Below are few tips which can help children keep up with their good health:


When eating out......

• We all know that children love pizza. Its OK to have it once in while, but order one with vegetables or chicken instead of a cheese burst or with extra cheese.
• If the child is a non-vegetarian, order something in chicken or fish instead of meat or pork
• Sandwich can be grilled and burger can go without extra cheese.
• Fresh fruit juice can replace an aerated drink
• Baked potatoes can replace fried
• Order some attractive looking salad with low fat dressing

                                                                             
                                                           


When organising your child's birthday bash.....

• Go for low-fat potato wafers which are baked or fried in less oil
• If preparing noodles, make sure it includes a lot of fresh vegetables
• The milk products like milkshake, smoothie or cheese for the sandwich shall be made with low fat milk
• Include attractive fruit salad

                                                             

• Prepare steamed food like idlis by cutting them in different shapes and present them attractively
• Order for an egg-less cake as the cholesterol content of the egg yolk can be harmful.

Activity for children:
                 Children should be encouraged to go out and play in the park or in the neighbourhood. They can also join some activity class like sports, swimming or dance which includes physical movements. Let the kids know that exercise will help them burn their extra weight and keep them fit.

                                                       
Drinking loads of water:
                  Explain to your children the importance of water. Let them know that water is the blood's main constituent and that it helps in ensuring smooth circulation. They will understand that water is superior to aerated drinks.


Deep Breathing: 
                 Encourage your child to breathe deeply early in the morning. Activities like yogic practice of pranayam can be made a part of your child's daily regime.


Make sure you keep your child away from highly polluted areas.


Hope these tips create an awareness in children to keep themselves as fit as possible.


Deepa