Tired of trying to make your kids eat fruits and
vegetables? You feel you have tried every single trick under the sun so that
your kids eat their greens and fruits without throwing a tantrum and still
nothing works?
vegetables? You feel you have tried every single trick under the sun so that
your kids eat their greens and fruits without throwing a tantrum and still
nothing works?
Well, here are 7 smart ways which are sure to turn
the tables in your favor! Take a look:
the tables in your favor! Take a look:
1. Make Sure That They Are Easily Accessible
Your kids are more likely to grab what is easily
visible and accessible when they are hungry. So store away the treats and
snacks which you don’t want them to eat often, in a place where the kids cannot
access them easily. Instead, place fresh fruits on the kitchen countertop in a
way that it is the first thing your kids see when they enter the kitchen. This
way, they are more likely to grab the fruits when they are hungry.
visible and accessible when they are hungry. So store away the treats and
snacks which you don’t want them to eat often, in a place where the kids cannot
access them easily. Instead, place fresh fruits on the kitchen countertop in a
way that it is the first thing your kids see when they enter the kitchen. This
way, they are more likely to grab the fruits when they are hungry.
2. Make a Colorful Smoothie
A surefire way to make your kids fall in love with
fruits and veggies is a smoothie – delicious and chock-full of goodness. You
can choose almond milk or Greek yogurt for a healthy base and add any veggies
and/or fruits to it. Spinach, cucumber, celery, parsley, mint, berries, banana,
mango – the options are plenty and the combinations are infinite. Start with
what your kids like the most. An important thing to keep here in mind is how
you store these smoothies. To keep the nutrition and goodness of all the fruits
and vegetables intact till your child consumes these smoothies, it is best to
store them in a vacuum sealed smoothie bottle. The vacuum will ensure that the fruits and veggies don’t oxidize and
lose their nutrients and your kids are free to enjoy it even hours later you
prepare them.
fruits and veggies is a smoothie – delicious and chock-full of goodness. You
can choose almond milk or Greek yogurt for a healthy base and add any veggies
and/or fruits to it. Spinach, cucumber, celery, parsley, mint, berries, banana,
mango – the options are plenty and the combinations are infinite. Start with
what your kids like the most. An important thing to keep here in mind is how
you store these smoothies. To keep the nutrition and goodness of all the fruits
and vegetables intact till your child consumes these smoothies, it is best to
store them in a vacuum sealed smoothie bottle. The vacuum will ensure that the fruits and veggies don’t oxidize and
lose their nutrients and your kids are free to enjoy it even hours later you
prepare them.
3. Involve Them in Meal Prep
Children are more likely to accept new fruits and
vegetables in their meal if they feel involved in the meal preparation. Take
them to a farmer’s market and ask them to pick fruits and vegetables of their
choice. Let them help you with basic tasks of a meal preparation and then watch
them enjoy their meal which is loaded with fruits and veggies of their choice.
vegetables in their meal if they feel involved in the meal preparation. Take
them to a farmer’s market and ask them to pick fruits and vegetables of their
choice. Let them help you with basic tasks of a meal preparation and then watch
them enjoy their meal which is loaded with fruits and veggies of their choice.
4. Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Who said vegetables and fruits have to be boring.
You only need to get innovative with the recipes. Kids never say no to a pizza.
So how about replacing the usual unhealthy pizza base with a cauliflower base?
Top it with homemade pizza sauce, colorful veggies and their favorite cheese.
It tastes amazing and you don’t have to worry about your kids binging on
something unhealthy. Another yummy option is to switch their usual chips and
dips platter with colorful fruit and veggie sticks with delicious dips. Kids
love colors on their plate so you can add carrots, cucumber, celery and even
beetroot sticks to this platter and watch them relish this healthy snack!
You only need to get innovative with the recipes. Kids never say no to a pizza.
So how about replacing the usual unhealthy pizza base with a cauliflower base?
Top it with homemade pizza sauce, colorful veggies and their favorite cheese.
It tastes amazing and you don’t have to worry about your kids binging on
something unhealthy. Another yummy option is to switch their usual chips and
dips platter with colorful fruit and veggie sticks with delicious dips. Kids
love colors on their plate so you can add carrots, cucumber, celery and even
beetroot sticks to this platter and watch them relish this healthy snack!
5. Mix and Match with Desserts
You are just a search away from mouthwatering
desserts made from veggies and fresh fruits. Yes! How about a chocolate avocado
mousse or a carrot cake or a fruit and yogurt parfait? Dessert is a smart way
to make your kids eat nutritious veggies and fruits. All you need is to look up
such recipes on the internet and put your chef’s cap on!
desserts made from veggies and fresh fruits. Yes! How about a chocolate avocado
mousse or a carrot cake or a fruit and yogurt parfait? Dessert is a smart way
to make your kids eat nutritious veggies and fruits. All you need is to look up
such recipes on the internet and put your chef’s cap on!
6. Be a Positive Role Model
You are your children’s first role model. So if
fruits and veggies are not a part of diet, you will have a hard time convincing
your children to eat them. Switch your traditional snacks with fruits or
roasted veggies. Give both fruits and veggies first preference in your meals
and don’t add them as an afterthought. Your kids will most definitely want to
eat what you are eating and will gradually learn to enjoy them.
fruits and veggies are not a part of diet, you will have a hard time convincing
your children to eat them. Switch your traditional snacks with fruits or
roasted veggies. Give both fruits and veggies first preference in your meals
and don’t add them as an afterthought. Your kids will most definitely want to
eat what you are eating and will gradually learn to enjoy them.
7. Be Tactful About how You Present Them
Often parents unknowingly turn their kids against
fruits and vegetable. ‘Eat this because it’s healthier than chips’, ‘eat your
greens because I say so’ – such statements will only add to your child’s
dislike towards veggies and fruits. Instead try some encouraging words. Saying
things like ‘this is more filling’ or ‘you should really give this a try’ do
not pressurize the kids and they become more open to trying all kinds of fruits
and vegetables.
fruits and vegetable. ‘Eat this because it’s healthier than chips’, ‘eat your
greens because I say so’ – such statements will only add to your child’s
dislike towards veggies and fruits. Instead try some encouraging words. Saying
things like ‘this is more filling’ or ‘you should really give this a try’ do
not pressurize the kids and they become more open to trying all kinds of fruits
and vegetables.
You will be surprised how well your children adopt
to the wholesome goodness of fruits and vegetables, if you approach the subject
with right attitude. So try these 7 smart tips and watch your kids fall in love
with nature’s goodies – fruits and vegetables.
to the wholesome goodness of fruits and vegetables, if you approach the subject
with right attitude. So try these 7 smart tips and watch your kids fall in love
with nature’s goodies – fruits and vegetables.
Author Bio: Nora White is the digital marketing manager for SANS. She has been an advocate of a
healthy lifestyle for over 2 decades and loves to keep herself updated with the
latest in clean eating and green living. When not at work, you can find her at
a hot yoga class or writing to educate and help her readers come one step
closer to a healthier lifestyle. In her free time, she loves to travel with her
husband and two boys, and hike with friends.
Author: Amber Louchart
Amber is the proud mother to four beautiful children, Damian (27), Rosaleigh (14), Carlyn (11), and Naomi (8). Her family also includes four cats. She loves being a stay-at-home mom and feels blessed to be able to care for her children full-time and provide them with so many opportunities through Metro Detroit Mommy. In addition to Metro Detroit Mommy, Amber has a passion for hosting karaoke with Malibu Entertainment. She enjoys the metro Detroit nightlife especially, singing, dancing and meeting new people.
Amber is the proud mother to four beautiful children, Damian (27), Rosaleigh (14), Carlyn (11), and Naomi (8). Her family also includes four cats.
She loves being a stay-at-home mom and feels blessed to be able to care for her children full-time and provide them with so many opportunities through Metro Detroit Mommy. In addition to Metro Detroit Mommy, Amber has a passion for hosting karaoke with Malibu Entertainment. She enjoys the metro Detroit nightlife especially, singing, dancing and meeting new people.
