How can you get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables?
We all should be eating at least five fruits and vegetables a day. But it may be challenging to get kids to eat fruits and vegetables. One of my daughters had to be coaxed to eat grapes, she didn’t like feel of biting into them. Another daughter, didn’t like tomatoes, they were to be avoided at all costs. She would eat spaghetti sauce but not with chunks of tomato. Every kid has likes and dislikes. A good tip sheet from CDC is Encourage Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies . So what are their suggestions for encouraging kids to get their 5 A Day? Keep fruits visible – have a bowl of fruit on the counter, put cut up fruit and vegetables in small bags in the refrigerator to pack with a lunch or grab as a snack. Fruits and Veggies at Every Meal – MyPlate shows half the plate should be fruit and vegetables. Have them as side dishes, add vegetables to soup, to entrees. Top off a yogurt with fresh fruit, put some sliced ...