How to Get your Kids to Eat their Veggies

Kids can be difficult to please, some love veggies, while others refuse to eat them. But vegetables are full of nutrients and vitamins that are vital for kids to eat so they stay healthy.

If you’re having trouble getting your kids to eat their veggies, here are some helpful ways to change their mind as well as teach them some life skills at the same time.

Grow your Own Veggies Together

You don’t need to have a massive field or yard to be able to grow your own vegetables. You will be surprised to discover what wonderful things you can grow in a pot on the kitchen windowsill. Start off small by growing some herbs, such as chives, parsley, and mint or try your hand at the easy-to-grow veggies like peas, tomatoes and lettuce. By growing your own vegetables together it’ll teach your kids about gardening and how yummy the rewards taste.

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Turn Veggies into Something Else

Kids like fresh fruit juice or smoothies enough to drink them without causing a fuss. Make your smoothies as fruity as you like, but add some veggies like carrots or celery so your kids will have finished a healthy juice without even noticing. For some more fun let them help you prepare the juices or smoothies – they’ll love adding the ingredients themselves!

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Create a Beautiful Plate

Veggies come in all shapes and sizes, and one fun way to get your kids to try them is to make a fun game of it. Every week try putting a variety of different coloured veggies on their plate in a fun shape or design, and then taste each colour. Some tasty veggies include; orange sweet potato, purple cabbage, yellow carrots, green beans and red peppers. Always serve small portions of the vegetables so your kids don’t feel like they’re being forced to each a massive serving.

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Let Them Cook

It is important that you let your kids make supper at least once a week – obviously you will help along the way! Get their creative juices flowing and let them make something that they’ll enjoy making and eating. Some ideas include: colourful pizzas with a variety of toppings (baby spinach, roasted peppers, peas, asparagus and corn), baked potatoes stuffed with veggies and melted cheese, vegetarian wraps that incorporate a delicious vegetable hummus or even a simple vegetable pasta dish. Not only will your kids love make their own home cooked meals, but they’ll also learn basic cooking skills for later in life.  

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Vegetables are not something your kids should be scared of – they are yummy, fun and a vital part in their diets! Make sure your kids get in on the action to stay healthy and learn new skills.

The Assisted Learning Centre encourages healthy eating as it goes hand in hand with performing better at school. Visit ALC in the coastal town of Fish Hoek to enroll or enroll online!