Green Water Technologies explains that two of the most important things you can do for your children’s waistline is to encourage them to be active and to drink plenty of water.
Physical activity burns calories and also distracts children from eating because of boredom, which, Green Water Technologies notes, is a common problem. Further, running, jumping, and playing sports helps tone the muscles and provides crucial social interaction for the youngest members of your family.
Water also plays a role in the number on the scales, and more importantly, a child’s BMI. Green Water Technologies notes that water is the fastest way to alleviate thirst, which is often confused with hunger. Further, drinking water before each meal can create a feeling of fullness. This, in turn, might lead children to eat less.
Another way that water can curb appetite and promote weight loss is that it can be used as a tasty treat instead of cookies and candies. Green Water Technologies says that water infused with fruit is a refreshing drink that you can sweeten with honey or Stevia. The same mixture can be combined with whole or puréed fruit to make homemade popsicles that will satisfy even the pickiest snacker.
Green Water Technologies says the combination of swapping chocolate milk for fruit water and videogame time for outdoor activities is one of the fastest paths toward wellness for children of all ages. If you still need help keeping your children fit, contact their pediatrician.
