Road Map to Your Child's Wellness

Medical research has given us empirical evidence highlighting the correlation between our diet and wellness. We are what we eat, goes the popular saying. So, why not start right at the beginning instead of waiting for the onset of diseases and loss of health for that health plan?
Obesity is considered a major factor in aggravating many fatal ailments like diabetes, hyper tension, high blood pressure, high cholesterol etc. It is also a well known fact that the seeds of being obese are laid in our childhood mainly due to the type of food we are exposed to. Children can be easily guided towards any type of food/nourishment if started early on and continued with diligence.

1. Won't eat those greens at 10 years of age? Could it be that it his/her plate never saw that colour till now? Exposure to all types of vegetables from early childhood is a sure way to ensure that your child will slowly pick and eat some greens rather than refuse it altogether later on.
2. Fussy about eating fruits as a teenager?
Were fruits always around during the toddler/primary school phase at home? Even if the child ignores it for sometime, a wholesome exposure to all kinds of healthy food is bound to impact their choice later on. We tend to offer only those types of food which children prefer and these often fall into the sweet/ snacky variety. How about offering only fruity snacks next time your child demands that packet of fried chips?
3. You are your child's health architect; lay an indomitable foundation on which a sturdy, strong and supple structure can be built to survive the many vagaries of life. Don't let the power of ‘being fussy' lose the power of ‘veggies and fruits' and all things good for their health.

Mr. Mohnish is a well known author and an established financial advisor. He frequently writes articles on Health Insurance India", Medical Insurance Online & Family Health Insurance Plans. He writes for ITGI - India.