# Health-Conscious Kids Menus The Ruggles Green Menu Introduces Children to Healthy Eating Habits By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggles-green References: [rugglesgreen](http://rugglesgreen.com/menus/kids-menu/) Texas restaurant chain Ruggles Green offers a [health-conscious kids menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-and-go) for parents who want to foster good eating habits early on. For many millennials, eating healthy is a major concern. As a result, many millennial parents are demanding better choices for their children when it comes to eating out. Unlike other restaurants that offer the same selection of chicken fingers and spaghetti, Ruggles Green gives children a wide range of healthy options. The kids menu includes quinoa mac and cheese, organic cheese pizza and all-natural beef burgers. As far as side dishes, kids can choose from healthy options such as mixed fruit or quinoa tabouli. Each dish is clearly marked as [gluten-free, dairy-free or vegetarian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-foods-product) for children who need to adhere to a specific diet. The better-for-you kids menu caters specifically to health-conscious millennial parents who want to instill [healthy eating habits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picky-eaters) in their children early on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Health-conscious Kids Menus:** Opportunity for restaurants to cater to the growing demand for health-conscious options for children. - **Eating Healthy Is a Major Concern:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on millennials' focus on health by providing nutritious options for children. - **Instilling Healthy Eating Habits Early:** Opportunity for products or services that promote healthy eating habits in kids from a young age. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can tap into the market of health-conscious parents by offering healthy kids menus. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Food and beverage companies can develop and market healthier options specifically targeted at children. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Opportunities for companies to create products or services that promote healthy eating habits in children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Stir-Fry Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidsized-stirfrys.md) - [Veggie-First Children's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-gourmets.md) - [Health-Conscious Kidult Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-healthy-meal.md) - [Child-Targeted Fast-Casual Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-lunch-kids-menu.md) - [Kid-Friendly Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-machine-salad.md) - [Kid-Friendly Plant-Based Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggy-kids.md) - [Health-Minded Fast Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivers-real-foods.md) - [Limited-Edition Kid Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-mac-cheese.md) - [Kid-Friendly Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pret-a-manger-kids-menu.md)