Easy Ways to Make Your Children Eat

If you have kids you know how difficult it can be to get them to eat, and its even worse if they are fussy to start with. It is crucial for children to get the correct nutrition from their food and fortunately, there are ways and means to get them to eat even if they are reluctant to do so.

It might involve a bit more work but you could make a variety of dishes so that your kids can decide for themselves what they want to eat. Alternatively you could just ask them what they would like. If the child figures he or she can make their own decision from time to time, they would probably be happy to eat what was especially requested by them. It certainly makes things a whole lot easier for you. You could have a few favorites ready, like pizza, burgers, hotdogs, chicken nuggets and more.

Try an get your kids to at least take a bite of each dish that you make. This gets them to at least taste the food before deciding whether they like it or not. Most times kids like the food when they taste it and might even want more to eat.

Most kids decide by the look of the food whether they want to eat it or not. So add dashes of color to your food. Use red, green and yellow peppers, and other veggies like tomatoes and carrots. Another advantage of this is that the more color there is the more nutritional it is.

Another way to encourage children to eat is to name the food or dish after their favorite cartoon characters. Patrick pancakes or Barney beans can both bring a smile to your kid's face and to his or her stomach! If they are having fun while eating they are more likely to empty their plates.

Another way is to get your kids to help you in preparing the dishes. What child doesn't like to mess about in the kitchen? Again it can be both fun and educational. They get to learn about and see the ingredients used, and will feel part of the cooking process. They will feel that they made it themselves and therefore be more likely to eat it. Any ingredients that your kids do not like can be ground in a mixer and added to the food, without the kids knowing of cause!

We know children are very picky but don't think that they do not know what they like and don't like. What they might not understand is why it is good for them; they depend on you for that. The important thing when feeding your child is variety and to be flexible, while still ensuring enough nutrition. Nobody wants meal time to be a war zone, and if you try these simple tips, it doesn't have to be.

By Ansaar Modack