Ease Your Kids (And Spouse) Into Healthy Eating

By Emily Bendler

Have you made a commitment to start eating healthy? Maybe you've looked into the damage that too much sugar and processed foods can do to our bodies. You're committed to changing your eating so you can improve your life and health.

Now you want to get your family on board but they are not quite ready to give up on their snacks and treats.

This book is all about easing your family into healthy eating so that they can go from Junk Food Junkies to Healthy Eaters. In this book you will learn how to:

Communicate to your spouse about the changes you want to make

Slowly wean your family off of unhealthy snacks

Get your kids to try new foods

Plan your meals so you know what and when you are eating

Talk about healthy eating with your kids without damaging body image

And much more!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Emily Bendler
• Release date: Jul 8, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463465042

Emily Bendler

Emily Bendler is a busy mom who is always looking fun and easy ways to spend quality time with her kids. She is constantly finding ways to stay organized and manager her time in order to maximize said family time. Emily is a mom, wife, insurance adjuster, professional dancer, dance teacher, graduate student, founder of a non profit, pageant queen, and blogger. Her children include her son Tyler, born in February 2013 and her daughter Hailey, born in May 2016. She also has a wonderful husband Steven and two fur babies, Bruiser and Bronco.

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Ease Your Kids (And Spouse) Into Healthy Eating

Changing Your Family’s Eating Habits Without the Guilt or Drama

Emily Bendler

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Disclaimer: This book is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. The reader should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to his/her health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. All of the opinions expressed in this book are that of the author, and are only meant to be just that, opinion. The Author and Publisher assumes or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use, misuse or reliance on the information in this book.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ………………….…….….….. 5

Introduction ………………………….……..…….. 6

First Steps

Communication is Key ………………….….….… 10

Water, Water Everywhere ………………….….…. 13

Slowly Eliminate The Junk ………………..…..… 14

Focus on the Meal You Eat Together ……….…… 16

Lead By Example ……………………………..…. 17

Healthy Mindset

How To Talk To Kids About Healthy Eating ….… 19

Stop Negative Self Talk ……………………….… 22

Young Children

Eating Schedule ……………………………..……. 25

Explore Your Food ………………………….……. 26

Tips For Getting Your Kids to Eat More Veggies .. 27

Meal Planning

Don’t Be a Short Order Cook ………………….… 39

How to Plan Your Week of Meals ……………….. 41

Healthy Smoothie Recipes …….………………… 45

Freebies ……………………………………..…… 49

About Emily Bendler …………………………….. 50

Other books by Emily Bendler …………………… 51

Connect with Emily Bendler …………………...… 52

Acknowledgements

A huge, huge thank you to my husband Steve for always being my biggest cheerleader. You always encourage me in the pursuit of my latest new ambition and you do whatever it takes to help make it come to fruition. I am truly blessed to have found you, and I am forever thankful.