Do you have picky eaters? Sometimes meal time is an enormous
challenge for parents. Every child has a different palate, and
it isn't easy when they detest healthy foods. Not every child is
like my niece who at four-years-old proclaimed at the dinner
table that steamed broccoli was her favorite food as she
shoveled pieces in her mouth and asked for seconds on her
broccoli and her salad--true story. No, some kids have a big
aversion to eating vegetables and fruits. Part of the reason
this happens is some foods may taste very strong on their
developing palates. There also may be issues with texture as
well. Here are some tips to increase your child’s interest in
healthy foods. 1. Let your kids pick their favorite produce at
the grocery store While in the produce section, let your kids
pick out a new fruit or vegetable to try. Kids are often more
interested in trying new foods when they get to pick them out.
Now, if you cringe at the thought of bringing your brood to the
grocery store, you can also do this at hom