Mothers are by nature nurturers and this reflects in the way they feed their families, whether by cooking themselves or overseeing the preparation. With everyone’s best interest in their heart and actions guided by their love, they put together tiffins, meals and even concoctions to heal various ailments. They instinctively know what is best for their family and put in a lot of thought in preparing it. They draw from the wisdom of their mothers and grandmothers and make food a source of joy, comfort and nutrition. It is their focus on healthy cooking that instills in children an affinity towards making the right food choices and looking up to it as more than nourishment, a source of creating shared experiences.
The best thing about mothers is they are not afraid to learn or to acknowledge that they could do with some help. When it comes to the well-being of their family, they are warriors who will not be defeated until they have achieved their goals. A nutritionist is their strongest ally who can guide them in making the right food choices and making it more wholesome, in tune with their family’s preferences and dietary requirements. Seeking help from a certified nutritionist opens up a whole new world of cooking tips and approaches that could ease their burden. It is a pleasure for an involved nutrition counsellor to understand a mother’s requirements for her family, know their eating habits and formulate a plan that will ease the transition to healthier food options without excluding previously loved foods.
With their classic motherly encouragement, moms cajole their kids to be a part of meals by gently asking for help in preparation, heating and serving of food. Some of them take great pride in ensuring that the produce they source for their cooking is the freshest available. Children who help in shopping for groceries and raw fruits and vegetables are more likely to be nutritionally aware and make better food choices.
Cheers to all moms who cater to every single family member’s needs and make nutrition the hero of good health!
