Fast food is just that, fast and quick on the go food and growing up, I remember being able to get fast food once a week, usually on Wednesday night on the way to church. But as I grew older, I realized, that fast food, is not really 1) good or 2) healthy.
Now that the boys are getting older, they are aware of fast food options and they love them! They love the colorful boxes and they love that they can get toys. And who doesn’t love french fries, heck, I’m having some today for lunch but they aren’t healthy for me. But it hit me this morning, I have to take better care of myself, so that I can take better care of my kids.
Several years ago, I was forced to learn how to cook and ever since, cooking has been my release of life. But, what I have realized is that the boys are watching how I cook and they are becoming more and more interested in cooking. And not only that, they are realizing that what we are cooking at home, is better than the fast food that they so liked. Each week, as I prepare our family weekly meal for my Sunday all day cook, I try to introduce a new vegetable and meat dish. I really want to try to expand the boys eating habits and palates, so that as they grow up, they look at fast food as one thing, a last resort on a road trip.
Here are a few kid friendly recipe places, so that you can try a few new dishes for you and your family.
Cooking Light – Super fast and Kid Friendly
So when planning your next meals, think about a healthy alternative before fast food.