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5 Reasons Healthy Families Cook Together

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It’s the beginning of the year and many people are resigning themselves to become more healthy.  This year, I am putting a twist on it. I not only want to be more healthy, but I want my family to join me. I want my children to understand the value of the healthy bodies God has given them. I want them to learn to take care of their bodies so they will be fully equipped to do the good works He has prepared for them. Over the next month, we will be looking at what it means to be a healthy family. I will be sharing tips, ideas, and resources.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 ESV

Reasons Healthy Families Cook Together

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1. Healthy families cook together because it is a great opportunity to learn about what is healthy.  You can discuss what food groups you should include in the meal and why.  If getting your kids to eat a variety of healthy foods is important, check out my Free Daily Healthy Foods Checklist for Kids by signing up for my email list below.

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2.  Healthy families cook together because the children are more likely to eat what they cook.  If you make something, you want to like it.  At the very least, kids are more willing to give it a try.  Sometimes it’s all about just getting that first bite in there.

3. Healthy families cook together because it reinforces important skills. Reading, math, science, and following directions are easily incorporated. You can even count it as school time. Cooking also teaches other important life skills like gratitude. Once kids realize how much work goes into cooking, they are more apt to appreciate it!  

4. Healthy families cook together because it bonds them together.  I know that I will blink one day and my kids will be grown.  I need to make the most of my time with them now. With only 24 hours in a day, it’s hard to fit everything in.  Including them in some of the daily activities that must be done enables us to spend more time together, and screen-free time at that.  Cooking together shows us that everyone has something to contribute.  Cooking for each other or guests reinforces the importance of serving others.

5. Healthy families cook together because it builds confidence. What kid doesn’t like to say, “Look what I made!”  It’s especially great when it tastes so good.  One day in the not distant-enough-future, my kids will move out and need to cook some of their own meals.  They won’t always have to turn to convenience foods.  They will confidently be able to say, “I’ve been cooking since I was a kid.  I’ve got this!”

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

You Can Do It!

My children are 9, 6, and 3.  Cooking with them isn’t exactly the easiest thing in the world.  There are definitely spills and egg shells.  There are also giggles, smiles, tasty food, and memories.  Those trump any messes they can make.  When I see them eating a vegetable they prepared, it’s just an added bonus.  

Need More Inspiration?

If you are looking for more inspiration, check out 4 Healthy Meal Planning Sanity Savers and Is Wanting to Get Fit a Selfish Goal?

Do you cook with your family? What are some of your favorite dishes to prepare together?  

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Fun, Homeschool, Service Tagged With: Family, Health, Homeschool

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  1. Terri says

    January 10, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    I am excited to read this series. Im gonna be taking notes bc this is awesome
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  2. Andrea says

    January 11, 2017 at 11:22 am

    The family who cooks together….. 😀
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  3. Marie says

    January 11, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    I always loved cooking with my kids. Now they can cook up anything they want
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  4. Sheila says

    January 12, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    It is so important to have family time together. I said this on FB , but I truly believe the Drive Through window was the worst invention when it comes to families eating together and communicating
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  5. Lisa Ehrman says

    January 12, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    Wonderful points! I loved when my children were young, letting them help me prepare meals. My daughter really loved it 🙂

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    • Marie says

      January 16, 2017 at 8:56 pm

      yes! lots of memories there I’m sure! We loved that about it as well.
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  6. Michele says

    January 15, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    Yes!! Cooking is such a great bonding time, and it instills good life habits! Although it can be a challenge, we love cooking together whenever we can. Great post!

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  7. Gena says

    January 16, 2017 at 10:45 am

    It’s one of my goals to get my kids to cook more and to teach them more in the kitchen. So far, so good this year!

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  8. Starla Jimenez says

    January 16, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    Yes, great truths. I find #2 to be true.
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  9. Andrea says

    January 16, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    The family that cooks together, stays together; and the family that prays together… 🙂

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  10. Leslie says

    January 16, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    I have five kids. Two of them have enjoyed cooking with me and three have not.

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  11. Heather Hart says

    January 17, 2017 at 8:11 am

    Interesting points. I had never thought of most of these before, I just know my kids enjoy helping me and it creates life skills. So it’s fun and productive.
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  12. Amy Hagerup says

    January 17, 2017 at 11:27 am

    My favorite is number four, but all of these reasons are good ones. It is so important to help our children to be healthy.

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  13. Elizabeth Marshall says

    March 19, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    I am getting to the point that I am having the kids help with the cooking more. It has been a lot of fun and a great learning experience for all of us.
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