A Dutch study concludes that giving kids choices about vegetables does not make a difference in the amount of vegetables they eat. However, on average out of hundreds of 4-6 year olds tested, most ate around 50 grams of vegetables, which is roughly 2 ounces. Sure kids don’t eat a lot, but 2 ounces is [...]
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Feeding a Resistant Young Child
My family members are unashamed meat eaters. I often feel as if my life choices might offend them. So, you can imagine some of the difficulties we face when caring for my 4 year old niece. She often makes demands for hurtful foods such as McDonald’s, eggs, and milk. Thanks to the government’s WIC program, [...]
Healthy Eating for Kids
snacking on pistachios at the park
I’m currently reading Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s book, Disease-Proof Your Child: Feeding Kids Right, and I came across a passage that Dr. Fuhrman refers to as his “program” for getting picky eaters to eat healthy foods, but it is so simple and straightforward that it’s just great advice for parents and [...]
