How to Get a Kid To Eat More Vegetables

April 29, 2012 - PRLog -- Many of us are already familiar British Super Chef Jamie Oliver who has been out to change school lunches in the U.S. and elsewhere.

Oliver started his transformational tours in this country two years ago in Huntington, West Virginia which, at that time, had been named the unhealthiest city in America.

Since then, we've met teenagers at risk for diabetes; a teenager who lost her 400+ pound father when she was only 2-years-old; a 318 pound 12-year-old; and one teenage girl who already has spots on her liver--and was told by her doctor that she only has six or seven years to live.

This generation is expected to have a lower life expectancy than others.

Those statistics are just one reason we need to get our kids eating better--and one of the best ways to do it is to involve your kids in growing their own food.

The first, and probably most obvious, reason is that growing food just promotes healthy eating and lifestyle. How many times have we heard, "But I don't like it!"--when they haven't even tried it. Growing fruits and vegetables leads to curiosity which leads to a desire to try more--and different--foods.

Admittedly, many schools have small spaces in which to garden.  Even more adults are a little hesitant to turn over their entire gardens to their kids, but don't think they have the space to designate a certain area.  That's where a product like the Tower Garden (http://www.iross.towergarden.com) in; it's a portable, vertical, aeroponic/hydroponic gardening system ideal for schools, small spaces and just about every envoronment.

Second, they'll have a sense of accomplishment and pride at seeing something grow, so they'll probably have improved self-esteem and confidence.

Third, they'll get an assortment of different skills including those in science, financial, business, communications, fitness and more.

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Irene Ross, CHHC, AADP is a certified nutrition and wellness coach.  She works with people to help them instantly double their energy so they avoid that mid-morning or afternoon slump, get more done in less time and balance their lives.  Author of the forthcoming book, 25 Ways To Fire Up Your Day:  Increase Energy, Get More Done in Less Time, Balance Your Life, her website is:  http://www.irenefross.com.  

Irene Ross is also a big advocate of kids and healthy nutrition and lifestyle.  So, if you'd like to know more about Tower Garden, please visit her site at:  http://www.iross.towergarden.com.