A study at Harvard Medical School showed that children who ate dinner more often with their families had diets of better nutritional quality than those who seldom had family meals. Children who often ate with their families were more likely to eat enough fruits and vegetables and to get more of the vitamins, minerals and fiber they need. Regular family diners were also more likely to eat less saturated fat and trans-fatty acids and less likely to eat fried foods and drink soda.
If you want to teach your children good eating habits, it’s simple to make a meal that’s nutritious and appealing to their palates. Start with cooked rice, add veggies and stir fry. Then pour on kid-friendly, nutrient-dense eggs and scramble. If you like, you can add soy or teriyaki sauce or even mayo or bottled salad dressing to the eggs and top the scrambled skillet supper with chopped fresh chives. The next time you want a good meal in a hurry, make omelets or a family-sized frittata with your family’s favorite flavoring ingredients or even leftovers, perhaps dribs and drabs of deli meats, veggies and cheese.
For another quick-and-easy dinner, Cheesy Pasta, Veggie...