If you have started following a healthy lifestyle by eating nutritional and low-fat foods then congratulations as this is a full time commitment.

But it gets somewhat frustrating if your family still eats unhealthy foods.

You want them to stay fit and healthy as well but can’t really force them now can you? If leading by example has not really worked for them and they still eat all the processed junk, then here are some ways that you can make them start eating right just like you:

Stop buying junk food

The first and easiest step for them to start eating healthy is not having any junk food in the house to begin with. If you are bringing in high calorie and low nutrition food in the house then you are just enabling them to follow an unhealthy lifestyle. Don’t get any chips, pretzels, baked goodies or ice cream tubs that they can have.

Studies show that people are likely to get unhealthy more because of the junk food in the house than the one they eat outside or order in. this is because one can continuously snack on multiple things throughout the day therefore the likelihood of them gaining weight gets doubled.

Replace the junk food with healthier options

If you completely stop bringing in snacks to munch on then it is likely that they will end up buying it themselves or eating something outside. Find low-fat and healthy substitutes such as baked vegetable chips or low-fat fruit yogurt etc

Make their favorite food in a healthier way

Nobody wants to leave their favorite meals forever so the best thing you can do is to make it in a healthier way. Use ingredients that are low in calorie or fat content and you are good to go. This way they won’t feel like they are missing out on anything.

 

Have meals especially breakfast together

You simply can’t skip the most important part meal of the day. Spending quality family time is very important and what better way to spend it than on the table? Having a healthy and wholesome breakfast sets the tone for the day and you stay full for longer.

So encouraging your family, whether it’s the kids or your spouse, to eat a nutrition packed meal will make them conscious enough to make the right choices throughout the day. Also, don’t in front of the TV as it can make you eat more.

Pack school lunches

If you have kids then you have more control over what they eat by packing them healthy school lunches. They won’t eat the unhealthy cafeteria food or vending machines.

Subscribe to a healthy meal delivery service

If you and your spouse work full time then it’s understandable that preparing healthy meals can sometimes be too much work. Since you are most likely to order out anyway then opt for a healthy meal deliver service that will not only be nutritional but also satisfy their taste buds.

Are you looking for a healthy meal delivery service in Mississauga or Oakville? Head over to LivFit for more info.