Going Out To Eat

[greatdad]

My kids, boy 4 and girl 7, love to go to McDonald's, but there are a lot of preservatives in their food and it's not all that healthy anyway. They're young and I want to break them of going to McDonald's routinely in favor of a healthier choice of restaurant. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Seven]

What kind of healthy food are you looking for? Vegetarian, Griiled meat instead of cooked? A lot of fast food restraunts, if not all, now have salads on their menus too.

 

[Unclerob]

Just don't take them. Go to Arby's instead, they offer healthier choices (apple slices or salads with their kids meals). I get to take my nephew and niece to Mc's.

 

[jason]

Be careful with the salads. Some are not as healthy. Fast Food Salads High in Fat - Healthy Recipes, Nutrition and Cooking Tips to Improve Health or Lose Weight on MedicineNet.com

I would stay away from fast food places. See if you can find a local restaurant that serves healthy choices. A lot of times the food there will be better.

 

[matt456]

That is a good idea. Do not let them get used to fast foods lest they get hooked though you say they already love the idea so breaking them from that would take some struggle.

 

[Sampson]

We have a couple of family style restaurants within walking distance of our house that have a great selection of healthy choices. We go there about 2-3 times a month and the kids really look forward to it as the staff and owners have gotten to know us and make a big deal when they walk in.