One common struggle that most moms will face at some time or other is getting their kids to eat their vegetables Most kids will turn up their nose at the site of anything green. So how do you get around the veggie issue? Here are some fun and easy ways to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Fun Presentation – Kids love fun and colorful food. Cut up some carrot sticks, cucumber slices, sliced cherry tomatoes and sliced bell peppers and arrange them on a plate. Serve with hummus and cut pita bread on the side.
Make it Routine – Try to serve at least one vegetable with each meal your child has. You can alternate between salads and cooked or cut vegetabless but always serve at least one with each meal. Your child may not eat them at first but if they see that vegetables are a standard part of meal times they may just start trying them.
Set a Good Example – This one goes without saying. Just like making vegetables a routine part of meals it will also help kids to see mom and dad eating their greens. Show your kids how nice vegetabless can be by filling your plate up.
Get Creative – Okay this is a little sneaky but definitely works. Most kids love spaghetti so place some vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, peppers into a food processor and whiz until liquid. Add the mixture to your spaghetti sauce for a nutritious meal. But make sure you don't go overboard and add too many vegetables as this will change the taste of the sauce. The trick is to start out slow and gradually increase the amount of vegetables as your kid's taste palette changes.
Veggie Muffins – Add a little grated carrot or zucchini to your standard muffin recipe. Banana carrot muffins are delicious and so are zucchini chocolate chip muffins. You can also bake pumpkin muffins or cake. This is a great way to give your kids a yummy treat and still ensure they’re getting a good serving of vegetables.
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