For years now, people have been debating about how much our genes define how we grow and learn, and how much is due to the environment? Yes, it’s true that our DNA provides the blueprint of our life, so we all inherit traits from our parents, from looks to health – but doesn’t environmental factors play a part in shaping our children’s future?

 

Research shows that parents contribute genes that directly influence development, and that the child’s environment determines how these genes have an effect. So if we nurture our children’s health through healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle, this will influence their development from an early age and hopefully play a role in habits and lifestyle when they’re older.

 

So how can we instill healthy lifestyle habits in children from a young age? We’ve listed down a few ways to get started.

 

 

#1 Don’t skip breakfast

Did you know that breakfast skipping is associated with obesity and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes? Try instilling a routine of regular mealtimes and teach them that a healthy breakfast can:

• Kick starts their brain and energy
• Helps keep them strong
• Keeps chronic diseases at bay

 

#2 Pick physical activities that are fun

Staying healthy and active can be easy when your child is having fun. It doesn’t have to be anything formal like football or gymnastics, being active can also mean dancing to their favourite song, cycling around the park, or even something as simple as jumping on a trampoline.

 

Find out what they enjoy doing and be active with them.

 

 

#3 Apply the Quarter Quarter Half (QQH) concept

Quarter Quarter Half (QQH) or Suku Suku Separuh is a quick visual technique that helps you to immediately identify whether a meal is healthy and balanced or not. All you have to do is “divide” your plate in the following manner:

• ¼ plate grains or grain products, preferably whole grains such as brown rice or wholemeal bread
• ¼ plate fish or, poultry, meat, or egg
• ½ plate of fruits and vegetables

 

 

Help your kids understand the nutritional value and try to make their dish colourful by incorporating a range of fruits, meats, grains and vegetables of different hues into their diet.

 

 

#4 Supplement their diet

Young children can be very picky at times and this could prevent them from sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals that help them keep strong and healthy. Vitamin supplements can help to close that nutritional gap especially when it comes to picky eaters.

 

Nature’s Way Kids A+ is Australia’s No. 1 Kids Supplement with over 75 years of expertise in making supplements. Some of their most popular products include:

• Nature’s Way Kids A+ Omega 3 Fish Oil with DHA and EPA
• Nature’s Way Kids A+ Vita Gummies Multi-Vitamin + Vegies
• Nature’s Way Kids A+ Vita Gummies Black Elderberry

 

 

Nature’s Way Kids A+ Omega 3 Fish Oil with DHA and EPA

Nature’s Way Kids A+ Omega 3 Fish Oil is one of their most popular products that comes in the shape of a fish and is super fun. Children are attracted to the fact that when they chew it, the fish will burst to release a delicious fruity flavour liquid in their mouth. The best part is, there is no trace of fishiness within the liquid even though it contains among the highest content of Omega-3 with DHA and EPA in the market.

 

Nature’s Way Kids A+ Vita Gummies Multi-Vitamin + Vegies

Nature’s Way Kids A+ Vita Gummies Multi-Vitamin + Vegies is fortified with 8 types of vitamins including Vitamins A, B, C, D3, E and 5 types of veggies. Since many foods today may not be sufficient in nutrition due to commercial growing techniques, this supplement protects children against nutrient deficiency that may prevent them from reaching their full growth potential.

 

Some of the key benefits of the Nature’s Way Kids A+ Vita Gummies Multi-Vitamin + Vegies include:

• Protect against nutrient deficiency.
• Promote full potential growth in kids.
• Prevent on-set of diseases and illnesses due to nutrient deficiency.
• Promote healthier kids with less sickness.

 

Nature’s Way Kids A+ Vita Gummies Black Elderberry

With the pandemic still at bay, the Nature’s Way Kids A+ Vita Gummies Black Elderberry, is a great choice in boosting children’s immunity to resist infections. These gummies are fortified with Black Elderberry extract, Vitamin C and Zinc and is a delicious and easy way to boost kid’s immune systems which are naturally weaker than adults.

 

Some of its key benefits include:

• Ensure kids stay healthy more often than being sick.
• Reduce the severity of cold and flu symptoms.
• Reduce the risk of spreading cold and flu viruses to others.
• Relieve and reduce upper respiratory tract infections.
• Rich in antioxidant anthocyanins that neutralize free radicals.

 

So although it’s true that our DNA provides the blueprint of our life, our child’s environment and the lifestyle that they live does play a part in how these genes have an effect. It is our role as parents to nurture a healthy lifestyle from an early age, with the hope that they’ll bring these habits into their future.