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Getting my children to eat good foods has always been difficult. I think my now 21 year old's body would shut down if she had to eat fruit and vegetables every day. My now six year old wasn't much better although she's a little easier to persuade into trying something here and there. The two year old LOVES food! I hit the jackpot with her compared to the other two but she still has aversions to certain appearance, texture an color as all three do.
In a challenge from TwitterMoms, here are some of my favorite ways to get them to eat include:
*courtesy of i.ehow.com
Sundaes: Can't go wrong with multiple varities of toppings for ice cream. Pineapple, bananas and whatever else they might remotely like is always appealing to pile on top.
Fruit and cheese plates: This is a classic in our home as they really enjoy making little customized plates of fruit and cheese cubes arranged with toothpicks. If you want to jazz it up, pay a little extra for the fancier toothpicks as there are so many now to choose from.
Chocolate covered fruit: They can't pass on the chance to dip their favorite fruits into melted chocolate. The whole process of melting the chocolate is fun in itself and imagine putting them on swords of little wood and letting them have fun?
*courtesy of smoothiefresh.com
Fruit smoothies: This is a great example on how to best sneak fruit into something that is fun.
The thing I found most appealing if the kids are at the right age is to have them help make everything. They tend to eat what they make and if they are having fun creating it, what more can you ask for?
As for other vegetables, you can puree them or smash them up into foods such as spaghetti sauce and anything else that can hide the color and appearance of healthy.
Horizons has this treat line of products called Little Blends and if you click on the link, there is a coupon! This new brand of yogurt blends fruits and vegetables in a great tasting healthy food for unsuspecting little ones. There are so many benefits to this yogurt which includes all pure and hidden goodness. Take a look:
"Little Blends™ does that by bringing together veggie and fruit purees in a delicious yogurt with a creamy texture that kids love. So your kids get the benefits of whole milk yogurt and an extra helping of vegetable goodness.
Plus, produced without the use of artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, and sweeteners, Little Blends is natural. And that means no high fructose corn syrup and only milk from cows free of growth hormones (rbST). In fact, every container supplies 25% of the recommended daily value (DV) of protein Natural goodness means no added hormones, no artifical flavors or ingredients, and no high-fructose corn syrup.(great for growing bodies), 20% DV of calcium (crucial to developing strong bones and teeth), 20% DV of Vitamin A, plus Vitamin D, Iron, and probiotics.
Little Blends is also a source of DHA Omega-3, a nutrient that doctors agree children don’t get enough of. Shown to help support eye, brain and heart health for growing kids, DHA Omega-3 is a fatty acid that has been recognized as playing an important role in children’s development.
DHA Omega-3 For the Brain
Highly concentrated in the brain, it accounts for up to 20% of total brain mass. Scientists are currently researching the possibility that a lack of DHA may contribute to certain behavioral and mood disorders.
DHA Omega-3 for Eye Health
DHA is a major structural fat in the retina of the eye, accounting for up to 50% of the total fatty acid in the retina. Because of this prevalence, researchers suspect it plays a critical part in visual development for infants and children.
It’s all part of our commitment to ensuring kids get the best start with the best foods. And why Little Blends isn’t just good, it’s naturally good."
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TWO cool thermos with matching Horizon Little Blends Spoon and a coupon for one FREE four pack of Little Blends Yogurt.
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My kids know that there is an expectation that they *try* everything on their plate. We don't let them get away with simply saying they don't like something. We explain that tastes change and they seem to go with it. We also do not allow any sweets or dessert unless they eat a significant portion of dinner. And, lastly, fruit is a dessert in our home -- so they know we promote healthy food choices. Since they were babies, my kids have eaten avocados, mangos, cucumbers, broccoli, edamame, spinach -- you name it! :)
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