Studies show that
most children need
multiple exposures
(between 5 and 10) to
try new foods. Create a
weekly schedule with
a different food to try
every night. Don't give
up the first time your
child rejects something!
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hildren should fill at least half of their plates with colorful fruits and
vegetables at every meal, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
But often those vibrant colors aren't enticing enough on their own.
There's good news, though. Simply changing how food appears can give children
a new perspective on things they have been unwilling to eat. Try these ideas to
encourage them to branch out in healthy ways:
Cool cut-outs
Slice open a bell pepper (green,
red, yellow or orange), flatten
it, then use cookie cutters to
transform it into vivid stars,
hand shapes, cars — you name it.
Flower power
Fill a silicon baking cup with
fresh fruit or vegetable slices.
Overlap a circle of the pieces on
top so it looks like a bloom. Try
clementine wedges or carrot,
zucchini or radish "coins."
Roll-ups
Create wraps with fresh fruit and/or veggies
and spread with
guacamole,
Greek yogurt or
cream cheese.
Here is some
inspiration:
Find more ways to promote healthy habits for
your child at KohlsHealthyKidsNY.com.
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Scrumptious skewers
Give kids a pile of fruit pieces, sliced carrots
and cucumbers, and a few kabob sticks so
they can create their own designs.
Yum!
Introduce your
child to a spectrum
of healthy foods to
encourage a lifetime
of wellness.
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