Surprising Ways To Get Children To Eat Healthy (And Enjoy It!)

Serve Food In Unexpected Ways

Cook and serve food in unexpected ways to tempt children into eating something they might have previously refused. Kebabs, mentioned earlier, are a great way to get children to eat fruits and vegetables. Also try roasting vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower instead of steaming, or cooking carrots instead of serving them raw. Texture can play a significant role in what children want or do not want to eat, so changing things up in simple ways can make a huge difference.

You can even apply shapes to this idea. For instance, try cutting their sandwiches into animals, or carving vegetables or fruit, et cetera. This unexpectedness adds a lot of interest to food, and if kids show interest in it they are more likely to eat it!

Get Kids Involved From Start To Finish

Speaking of interest, getting your children involved in the cooking process from start to finish is a fun way to improve the chances they will eat healthily. Take them with you to the grocery store and have them pick a few things (within reason, of course). When you are cooking dinner, try giving them a simple task if they are old enough, ask them questions about the food, or anything else to get them involved in cooking the meal. Having your children choose some of the food increases the likelihood they will eat it, since they have either had it before and enjoyed it, or have some interest in trying it (e.g., it might be a fun color).