Getting kids to eat healthy meals is one of the biggest challenges that most parents face.While it is true that if we eat healthy our children will also develop the habits of healthy eating, kids don't always like to eat what is good for them.Some of this has to do with the fact that not all healthy foods are presented in a way that is appealing to a child. Also, the name of the dish needs to appeal to the child's sense of imagination. Is a 4 year old more likely to eat carrot and broccoli crudite, or an 'edible forest'?The secret is to introduce your children to foods that are good for them, while making sure it is appealing to all of their senses.Is it bright and colorful not bland ?Does it contain different textures (crispy, crunchy, juicy) ?Is it arranged in interesting/different shapes ? As parents we tend to forget that for the first few years of their lives, almost everything a child tastes is going to be a new experience. In order to start developing their healthy eating habits, we need to make sure their first taste of a new, healthy food is both tasty and memorable.
Healthy Recipes for Kids
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