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Parents, you are the role model. Kids tend to have a sweet tooth if you introduce them to sugary food and drinks at an early age. And children do not need to be rewarded with sweet treats, but instead can be rewarded with quality time, positive reinforcement and love. Together we can help our kids understand the benefits of fruits and vegetables, like the essential vitamins and minerals we receive from them. So how can we help our children swap the sweets? Check out the tips below:

Tip #1: Replace a candy dish with a fruit bowl.

Tip #2: Store especially tempting foods, like cookies, chips, or ice cream out of immediate eyesight, like on a high shelf or at the back of the freezer. Move the healthy food to the front at eye-level.

Tip #3: Try adding fresh or frozen fruit to ice cold water to replace sugary beverages during the heat of the summer.  

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Small changes go a long way! Let us know how these tips have helped you this summer in the comments below.