We like these books about hiding veg & fruit in kids’ food (although it’s far better to get them to eat it without the subterfuge as it sets them up for a lifetime of healthy eating!) – you should find them at most big stores or online at kalahari.net or takealot.co.za. The Sneaky Chef by Missy Chase Levine (check out her website at thesneakychef) Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld Double Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld The Art of Hiding Vegetables by Karen Bali (very basic for those with a really bad diet) For older kids, Foodle, a board game, is also great fun! Foodle.co.za Check out this research article on how hiding veg is useful in combating childhood obesity: articles.nydailynews/2011-07-28/entertainment/29844278_1_vegetables-pureed-fruits-and-veggies-kids-favorite-meals Also, remember: it can take several tries to introduce new foods to children, so persevere (without making an issue of it). Not only that, but children won’t eat what you aren’t eating – they tend to learn by example. Making faces out of the foods, putting them on sticks/kebabs (with supervision, of course), making smoothies (renamed as milkshakes!) renaming things like fairy cabbages (Brussels sprouts), or pixie trees (broccoli), or using dips like apple slices with yoghurt. It also helps to give them smaller portions of their favourites – have a look at this article on the subject: theatlantic/health/archive/2012/02/another-trick-for-getting-kids-to-eat-their-veggies-serve-them-less/252424/ What tips do you moms & dads have for getting your kids to eat veggies?
Posted on: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:56:00 +0000
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