Grandparents are not only a fundamental part of family history but often become pillars for day-to-day operation in many houses. They are grandparents who take care of our children.
Many times the grandparents are responsible for the children for several hours, to take them or pick them up from school, at lunch or snack time ... That is why they also have to know the basics of healthy eating for children. And, often, it is and the meals of the house of the yayos are very healthy.
But it is also common that many grandparents give in to the culinary "whims" of children, who usually focus on sweets and sweets or salty snacks ... And we know that eating this type of food is usually not adequate.
On the other hand, there are studies that indicate that children raised by grandparents are more prone to obesity, although it is clear that each family is different and what you have to try is that all children are raised by their parents or grandparents , be healthy.
A guide published by the AESAN addressed to the grandparents who take care of their grandchildren It focuses on how the good nutrition of children should be, to help them make those family meals they share more appropriate. His full title is "Grandmothers and caregivers grandparents. Their influence in the promotion of healthy habits".
In it we find everything related to the different meals of the day, the importance of breakfast, advice on nutrients, ingredients, dishes and preparation ... It emphasizes the recommendations of fruits and vegetables, the Mediterranean diet or "spoon" meals and in the reduction of sweets, saturated fats ...
The correct hydration and the necessary physical activity complete this guide for good food for grandparents who care for their grandchildren. I hope it is useful for everyone who reads us, of course, also for parents concerned about the health of their children.
