Getting your children in the kitchen (whether a toddler or adolescent) can help greatly improve their health now and later on in life as adults.

In a recent study, adults who felt they had adequate cooking skills around the ages of 18-23 were more likely to prepare more meals including vegetables and eat fast food less often.

It’s never too early to get your kid cooking in the kitchen with you. Here are just a few more of the many benefits of cooking with your kids:

Cooking with your kids leads to TONS of teachable moments

While cooking with your children, there are so many opportunities to help your children learn and develop concepts.