What to do when your kids don't like vegetables: Educate and encourage them patiently

Children often dislike vegetables - they don't like taste or structure, so they refuse all vegetables.

You can't make your kids love them, but you can change their habits slowly.

Let's find out, how.

Be a role model

Children often mimic their parents' eating habits, so make sure to include a variety of vegetables in your own meals. 

Let them see you enjoying and savoring vegetables, which can positively influence their perception.

Make it fun

Present vegetables in a creative and appealing way. 

Cut them into fun shapes or create colorful vegetable platters with different dips. 

Consider arranging veggies into smiley faces or other playful designs to make them visually appealing to children.

Involve them in meal preparation

Allow your children to participate in meal planning and preparation. 

Take them grocery shopping and let them choose vegetables they want to try. 

Involving them in the cooking process, such as washing or chopping vegetables, can increase their interest and willingness to try new foods.

Start with familiar flavors

Introduce vegetables that have milder flavors and textures to help ease your children into trying new things. 

Carrots, peas, and sweet bell peppers are often well-tolerated by children. 

Gradually introduce other vegetables, expanding their palate over time.

Offer variety and options

Offer a variety of vegetables at mealtime, allowing your children to choose the ones they prefer. 

You can also mix vegetables into dishes they already enjoy, such as adding finely chopped vegetables to pasta sauce or blending them into soups or smoothies.
 

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• children
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• 16 July 2023

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