


Tasty Food Swapping Ideas!
Consuming too much processed foods, such as sweet desserts (especially Martabak Manis!), fried food, junk food, can lead to a higher risk of depression. More and more, caffeine from soda and energy drink can also trigger anxiety in kids.
In order for us to eliminate unhealthy fat, calories and poor nutrition food for our children, we need to find a healthier food alternatives. Here are some ideas of ‘food swapping’ so you can give the healthiest choices possible for your kids.
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FRENCH FRIES to BAKED FRIES
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ICE CREAM to SORBET
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FRIED CHICKEN to GRILLED CHICKEN
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DOUGHNUT to ENGLISH MUFFIN
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COOKIES to UNSALTED CRACKERS
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POTATO CHIPS to VEGETABLES
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LOW FAT MILK to GREEK YOGURT
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ORANGE JUICE to WHOLE ORANGE FRUIT
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WHITE BREAD to MULTIGRAIN BREAD
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MIXED NUTS to UNSALTED TRAIL MIX
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MILK CHOCO to DARK CHOCOLATE
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FRIED EGGS to HARD BOILED EGGS
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SODA to WATER
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WHITE RICE to BROWN RICE
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MAYONNAISE to MUSTARD
Keep in mind that you need to watch the portion size as well. You can try to trick it by ordering the children’s menu or go for the smallest size - it will help to satisfy your child’s craving without tempting overindulgence.