The way of food and feed as we teach our children will affect their health and well-being for the rest of their lives

Last year we ate Dutch for the fifth year in a row less meat. Per person consumption dropped to an average of 75.4 kilos. That equates to almost one whole kilo less compared to the previous year, according to a study by the Agricultural Economics Research Institute (LEI), part of Wageningen University.

The study was commissioned by animal welfare organization Wakker Dier. Said meat weight of meat, including bones. Roughly half of that is actually consumed.

The decrease is due mainly Dutch eat fewer pigs and cows. The consumption of chicken, veal, goat / sheep and horse remained the same.

Awake animal still not satisfied

Although the action group is happy with the decrease, it still is not fast enough. ,, We still eat about 45 percent more than the Nutrition Centre advises. At the expense of millions of animals who lead a miserable life in the cattle industry, "says Wakker Dier. Also to combat climate change would have to be eaten less meat according to the organization.

,, It is in all our interests that we eat less meat and therefore it is absurd that our supermarkets continue to flood with meat complaints and that the government does not take action, "says Wakker Dier.

According to the organization the consumer choose more often for organic meat. The animal friendly 'Better Life' meat is strongly on the rise.

How often do you eat meat? And what do you think of organic meat?

Children and food ... it is a common tragedy in many families. Fortunately, there is something to do with an online course. Baat not, it does not harm. It is anyway an easy to follow attempt to teach the kids eat healthy at the table. So give it a chance!

Below is more information about the online course:

The way of food and feed as we teach our children will affect their health and well-being for the rest of their lives. An important task for any family! The way of eating has changed enormously, even compared to us (the parents) grew up.The choices we make for our children, the atmosphere that we create around the dining table and the things that we say, everything has an influence on the development of our children, their health and their relationship with food. As parents, we can make a huge difference! We can ensure that they have a good start, they bring their whole lives.

But, how do you do it? How do you create a family meal, table manners, good helpers with shopping, cooking, table setting and clearing, without being particularly stressful for us? How do you deal with critical eaters, which is really just refuse to eat? How can you as a parent, keep your cool, no matter what happens at the table? How well your child eats? What can you do as a parent to teach your children eat? How can you encourage them without force? Is that possible?

How meals can cozy important moments are where you learn not only how to eat healthy, but also learn how it comes to your children, how can you build relationships around the family table as an important moment in the day? A moment in which you grow into each other as a special foundation for when they are older. Is that possible?

Yes, that's possible! This online course of 4 weeks, especially for parents with children aged 0-6 years, we elaborate on these issues, with a lot of background, practical tips and tricks, taking into account that every family is different and each child differently . We give you information so that you can create your own 'eetsfeer or food culture at your table, where you feel comfortable with and as it suits you.

A healthy relationship with food and body is one of the important things we can give to our children, and we immediately became much cozier for ourselves. Relaxed and stress at the table, who do not want it!