Fussy Eaters? These Six Tricks Will Get Your Kids Eating Healthy Food (Just Don't Mention 'Sweets')
Six Tricks to Get Your Kids to Eat (Almost) Anything
Amy Packham— The Huffington Post UK
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Put a plain salad in front of your child and they may well turn their nose up at it.
Perhaps it's just part of being a child, but wanting to eat unhealthy food such as sweets, chocolate, chips and burgers is somehow on the top of their agenda.
These six tips may come in handy if you're trying to get your children to eat healthier.
1) Yoghurt shakes
Smoothies, shakes and juices sound a lot more fun than simply having a yoghurt for pudding. Get your children to choose what fruit they want to blend into their yoghurt smoothie and let them help!
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2) Remember pasta is healthy
Don't fall into the trap of thinking that all carbohydrates are bad. This video gives you a little reminder that pasta with vegetables is healthy (and incredibly quick to cook).
3) Savoury muffins make a great treat
Vegetables baked in muffins, cake and bread are far more appealing than when boiled and piled on a plate.
Watch the video above to discover more tricks to get your kids eating almost anything.
10 Healthy Foods That Are In Fact Quite Bad For You...
Granola(01 of10)
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Granola is not as nutritious as it may appear. Not many people know that it contains a lot of sugar and very little fibre. (credit:avlxyz/Flickr)
Sushi (02 of10)
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Whilst rice and vegetables seem healthy, sushi (especially the cheap kind) is high is salt and calories and low in protein. (credit:avlxyz/Flickr)
Dried Fruit(03 of10)
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Dried fruit may be a convenient snacking option, but the truth is it contains more sugar than fresh fruit. (credit:dreyboblue/Flickr)
Frozen Yoghurt(04 of10)
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You can pile on as many fresh fruit topping as you like, but frozen yoghurt itself is as bad as eating ice-cream. Have this as a dessert, not a healthy snack. (credit:naokomc/Flickr)
Smoothies(05 of10)
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Smoothies may seem like a healthy option but they are packed full of sugar, some even contain more sugar than fizzy drinks. (credit:ginnerobot/Flickr)
Multi-Grain Bread(06 of10)
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Don't be fooled by multi-grain and wheat breads. Read the label, as they are often made with ‘refined grains’ which reduce its nutritional value. (credit:chocobos/Flickr)
Cereal Bars(07 of10)
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You may think that cereal bars are an ideal alternative for breakfast, especially when you're on the go - but beware, as they are full of saturated fats and sugars. (credit:theimpulsivebuy/Flickr)
Baked Beans(08 of10)
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Whilst baked beans are high in fibre, most tins contain lots of sugar and additives. (credit:lynn.gardner/Flickr)
Pretzels(09 of10)
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Pretzels make for a great snack, but eat them in moderation, as they are often high in sodium. (credit:anaulin/Flickr)
Reduced Fat Peanut Butter (10 of10)
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Don't let the name deceive you. Reduced fat peanut butter actually contains the same amount of calories as the normal kind. (credit:green.thumbs/Flickr)