It's really no secret that Americans
currently lead the world in terms of being overweight (a whopping
74%). And it's no wonder. Even as children starting out in grade
school, practically zero classes are directed at proper
nutrition, exercise and weight management. And yes grade school is
not too soon to start beginning to educate kids. Proper maintenance
of your health is a life long pursuit!
Did you know that the percentage of
children aged 6–11 years in the United States who were obese
18% in 2012. Similarly,
the percentage of adolescents aged 12–19 years who were obese
increased from 5% to nearly 21% over the same period. I find
those figures troubling and they are getting worse (not better) every
year! Even Michelle Obama's well intentioned school lunch program has
faltered in many schools across America. The National School Boards
Association reported in late 2014 that 83.7 % of school districts
around the country have seen an increase in wasted school lunch food
since a 2010 law was passed mandating new nutrition rules. So,
something needs to be changed and changed soon. After all, today's
pudgy will soon turn into tomorrow's cardiac arrests and burdens on
the healthcare system! |
| Dressing was a mix of olive oil and vinegar! |
One thing that moms and dads can do
early on is to teach their children about the wonderful world of
salads! There are virtuously endless ways of making highly nutritious
and filling salad creations that not only will kids like, bet even
learn to crave. And, while I'm no model of physical health, I have
enjoyed a lifetime of salads. As a matter of fact, I enjoy a custom
creation just about every day! Oftentimes, my choice of ingredients
are limited by what I have on hand. Yet, even a very basic romaine
salad with a few veggies tossed in can do wonders over time. The
basic 170 gram lunch salad pictured here contained romaine lettuce,
onion, bell pepper, shredded cheese, celery and croûtons made out of
toast!
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