How to Teach Cooking to Kids

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Author: Sasha McNicoll

Posted: April 16, 2012

Categories: Edible Education Network / Good Food Ideas for Kids

Cooking with children can definitely be a challenge.  For parents whose time is already stretched, it may simply seem easier to prepare  food as quickly as possible, without the help of often messy and chubby-fingered children.  But, as Julie Negrin states, “Culinary education is one of the most effective strategies we can use to combat the childhood obesity epidemic. Hands-on activities such as cooking are powerful ways to transmit healthy habits to children.”

Julie Negrin is a certified nutritionist and cooking instructor.  Her free e-booklet How to Teach Cooking to Kids offers many good tips for parents who want to find creative ways to give their children food skills.  Check it out!