
The most common complaint we hear from parents is "my kids are picky eaters". It worries us as parents as we try so desperately prepare colorful breakfasts, lunches, and colorful dinners for our "little fussy eaters". According to a recent study, there are two types of fussy eaters. One is classified as children who are unwilling to try unfamiliar foods and the second are children unwilling to eat a variety of familiar foods.
The amount of foods kids like does not vary much from the age of two or three to age eight. On contrary, new foods are often better accepted at age two to four than at four to eight. We need to offer a wide variety of healthy foods to establish healthy eating habits. Surprisingly, we offer more vegetables to babies as baby food than they receive as toddlers. Later, we select vegetables based on the dislikes of family members or preparation time. So finding fast ways to serve fresh vegetables benefits everyone. Make it fun if possible, get the kids involved and talk to them about the importance of vegetables, in their terms. Don't get discourage if they don't like a particular vegetable, try serving it a few more times or try preparing it differently, then try something new.
Try to widen your kid's tastes, be a good example and let them watch you enjoying healthful foods, experiment and don't be afraid to let them know you don't like something (my father was a master with lima beans, the dog loved them or miraculously all the salad dressing bottles made their way to the front of his plate).
It is likely your children will decide they like healthy foods if you show your interest in healthy foods. Don't allow mealtimes to be a power struggle. Divide the responsibilities by deciding what foods are offered but let your child decide how much to eat. This will teach your child to utilize internal hunger signals to eat only what they need. Drop the "clean your plate" style. It is far too difficult and can later lead to obesity or other eating disorders. As you implement all the different ideas, it is important to be patient. Do what you can for them but make sure their fussiness is not keeping them or you from healthy eating.
You can also close the nutritional gap with natural supplements. Herbalife kid's nutritional shakes provide 100% of key nutrients with 17 essential vitamins, minerals and fiber. A tasty shake in chocolate, vanilla or strawberry, is an excellent substitution for a juice box (with way too much sugar). It is a low calorie shake packed with calcium, vitamin A, B complex, C and E. A gentle blend of botanicals provides powerful antioxidants and it helps the digestive system. Herbalife kid's shakes provide 15 gram of protein and healthy dose of fiber for growing needs, a perfect solution to picky eating.
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14.6 oz. canister
14 single serving packets |
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