Disguise Those Vegetables and Other School Year Eating Tips
Good nutrition is important, not only for children physically but so that they can concentrate at school and learn,” says Heather Brown, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at Kettering Health in Ohio. “Good nutrition gives us lots of energy and keeps us going throughout the day.”
Brown shares the following tips to help families eat healthier and within budget for children who don’t like veggies. Kids will be more likely to eat them.
• Cut up vegetables super small and hide them in dishes for children who don’t like veggies. Kids will be more likely to eat them.
• Plan out your weekly meals and prepare all your items before-hand for a smoother week.
• Expose children to lots of different kinds of foods more than once. Kids’ food palates are very different than adults. Continue to expose them to new things.
• Talk to your kids about nutrition and why it’s so important. Even if a certain fruit or vegetable isn’t their favorite thing, kids need to know why it is good for them.
• Try not to force your children to eat particular foods. Creating a battle makes it worse. If you can get them to take one bite and move on, that’s a win. Shop for in-season produce—which is readily available at farmers’ markets and is often more affordable.
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