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Tips to Get Kids to Eat More Fresh Fruits & Veggies

 

Childhood obesity is a serious problem plaguing young people in the U.S. As parents, you can do a great deal to ensure your child develops healthy habits from the get-go. Here are some helpful tips to get your child to eat more fruits and vegetables:

Make eating fruit and veggies fun for kids! Have them draw a picture with different veggies or put peanut butter between apple slices to make smiley faces.

Reward children with fruits rather than candy.

Kids love cheese and crackers! The next time you serve these up as a snack, include fresh pear slices for a nutrient boost.

Have a picky eater on your hands? Try “hiding” fruits or vegetables in foods that they like. For instance, add roasted apples to grilled cheese or top spaghetti with cooked spinach.

For those super picky eaters, try serving fruit at the beginning of a meal and separate from other foods, just like an appetizer at a restaurant.

Go shopping with your children and let them pick out a new fruit or vegetable to try.

Use a cookie cutter to cut fruits or veggies into fun shapes. Both apples and bananas are relatively easy to slice.

Make sweet potato fries for kids instead of French fries. They’ll love the flavor and get a healthy dose of antioxidants.

Instead of buying ice cream bars, stock the freezer with juice bars made from 100 percent juice for a quick summer treat. Better yet, let the kids help you make popsicles with ice cube trays.

Most importantly, parents must set a good example for their kids by eating fruits and vegetables. If you eat your entire plate of broccoli, chances are they will too!