How Do You Fix Healthy Food For A Toddler?
Getting a toddler to eat, and eat well, is no small feat. As concerned parents, we beg, plead and bribe, and on some days, it seems our little ones eat a diet barely fit for a mouse. Before your next mealtime ends in tears and frustration, try these tactics to deliver as much nutritiously dense and healthy foods to your toddler. Remember that toddlers have tiny tummies. Instead of piling their food on a dinner plate, offer a tablespoon of food at a time on a salad plate. In addition, some children are fussy about their food “touching.” Try to give your child just one food at a time. Disguise your toddler’s food. Add fruits to whole-grain muffins or bread. Stir pureed vegetables into pasta sauce. Offer dried fruits, such as raisins and apricots, as treats. Fruit is naturally sweet and is a healthier alternative to cookies and crackers. Serve whole foods as opposed to processed meals. The more food is handled, the less healthy it is. Choose foods that pack a 2-in-1 punch of nutrition. Fo
