{"id":1732,"date":"2020-04-06T22:31:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T02:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bordentownbraces.com\/?p=1732"},"modified":"2023-02-13T08:23:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T13:23:11","slug":"keep-your-kids-healthy-when-stuck-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bordentownbraces.com\/blog\/keep-your-kids-healthy-when-stuck-inside\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy When Stuck Inside"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The recent COVID-19 quarantine and restrictions have left many children out of school and parents stranded at home, unable to go to work. This places many families in duress, especially those who might be struggling from recent food and paper product shortages. Many people are concerned about helping their kids remain healthy and in good shape while being stranded indoors. However, there are numerous ways you can ensure your children and mentally and physically fit from the comfort of your home. These include paying more attention to nutrition, taking advantage of virtual visits<\/strong>, and scheduling regular exercise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the greatest mistakes a family can make while being confined indoors is not paying attention to the nutritional content<\/a> of the food they are eating. While it might be tempting to stock up on cheap, easily consumed food, such options often contain excess fat, sugar, and sodium that will erode the teeth and thicken the waistline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To keep your kids healthy, plan out meals and be sure to have some healthy snacks on hand. Frozen fruits and vegetables contain just as much nutrition as fresh ones, and canned options with minimal salt and sugar can be excellent choices for meals. Buying frozen meat and preparing food from scratch can also help you avoid unwanted additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have kids that like to snack, try to limit what is available and how much they can have. Crackers are great, but they only have carbs and salt. Try to have healthier alternatives like apples or cut veggies on hand, and encourage mindful eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are they eating because they are hungry, or are they just bored?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you worried about visiting the doctor, dentist, or orthodontist because of the increased risk of contracting COVID-19? This is a legitimate concern. To mitigate potential patient exposure, offices like Bordentown braces now offer virtual visits<\/a> designed to address your health and wellness from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Focus on Nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Take Advantage of Virtual Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n