6 Do you want your children to be adventurous eaters? Invite them into the kitchen to help you cook. Kids who help their parents cook are more likely to try all the foods you prepare, even if they don’t embrace them right away. Cooking teaches kids about nutrition and food safety — not to mention math and science. And a child who becomes skilled in the kitchen is less likely to quickly grab less healthy, processed foods when hungry. Ready to have your kids begin cooking? Here are some tips for enlisting their help. 1. Start with food safety Be sure your children know the basics, like: • Washing their hands with soap and running water before and after handling food • Keeping work surfaces clean • Keeping raw meat, poultry, and fish separate from other foods • Waiting until food is cooked before tasting • Cooking foods to their proper temperatures Invite your kids into the
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