Tired of battling your kids over vegetables?
As a mom and a registered dietitian with a PhD in sports nutrition, I get asked all the time, “How do I get my kids to eat healthy food?”
The answer might surprise you.
Stop trying to make vegetables a “fun event” with cartoon characters and start making them normal. Here is what actually works in my house:
Yes, healthy candy exists. Black Forest organic gummies, Yum Earth, Smart Sweets are all better than the dye-filled junk. But protein comes first always if candy is in the picture. Always finish dinner before dessert.
Feed them like you feed yourself. Protein first, vegetables next, then fruit. They need less protein than adults, but the order stays the same. Skip juice boxes and skim milk. Whole milk (if you want it- I don’t feed my kids milk) or water is plenty.
Snacks that actually fill them up. Hard-boiled eggs with salt, salami and cheese, pistachios, Fage yogurt cups, carnivore snacks, or chips cooked in avocado oil. Real foo...