Getting kids to eat healthier is good for them but it's also good for your wallet. A large food pallet means you have more sale shopping opportunities at the grocery store. If broccoli's on sale this week but the carrots aren't then, you can save by purchasing the broccoli. The trick is to get the youngster's to eat the food you buy which can be tricky if you have a super picky eater. Here's five tricks to get your kids eating better in no time flat.
Get Covert-Puree the things your kiddos won't eat and mix into other dishes they will eat. Usually it goes unnoticed. This one also works on picky husbands too!!!
Make it pretty! Kids won't eat something that looks "yucky" to them so dress it up whenever possible. Make funny faces, create a fruit pizza, etc. Keeping it fun is key!
Get them involved! I've had tremendous success getting my picky eaters to eat well by involving them in the kitchen and garden. They're much more likely to eat something they've had a hand in preparing.
Present them with PLENTY of opportunities to grow their taste pallet. Serve dishes in a variety of ways several times throughout the month. Your little one may not care for steamed carrot in a honey sauce but may go nuts over raw carrots served with ranch dressing.
Lead by example! Don't expect little Joe or Josie to eat something you snub your nose at! Children are very intuitive and notice when we don't follow our own advice and rules.
Finally don't get discouraged. Developing a taste pallet can take years, then again, some kids may NEVER develop one!
