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It’s no secret that food can be one of the most problematic areas that parents face. Picky eaters and defiant toddlers can sometimes make it hard on moms and dads, especially when parents are trying their best to feed their children a nutritious diet. As a mom, I have certainly had my fair share of struggles with feeding my daughters, but after a couple of years I finally feel like I have a few good tricks up my sleeve. My kids eat a variety of foods – things that can certainly benefit their health, and things that I didn’t even try until I was in my twenties.

 

1) Sneak in Veggies
– Be a sneaky chef!Some babes despise veggies. As a parent, do your best to sneak them in when you can. Shred an entire zucchini into your spaghetti sauce, add some peas to the mac & cheese, throw in a handful of spinach when you’re making their favorite smoothie!

 

2) Sneak in Flax Seed
– Sneak in the grains! You can be sneaky with grains, too! Throw in some oats and flax seed when you’re making pancakes, add some quinoa to your taco meat, put some rice into those meatballs…

 

3) Beans, Beans! The Magical Fruit!
– Babies LOVE beans! Even if it grosses you out, babies love beans. Both of my girls like to eat them plain for a snack. Beans are FULL of protein and can be a great way for your picky eater to enjoy a meal…

 

4) Look out for Corn Syrup
– Corn Syrup is in EVERYTHING. Read your labels carefully! Things like pasta sauce, peanut butter, and applesauce can sometimes be loaded with unnecessary corn syrup. Take an extra second at the grocery store and find the brand that makes it without.

 

5) Offer Dried Fruits
– Fruit Snacks? Babies and kiddos love fruit snacks. Usually these things are made with lots of sugar, fruit juice, and sometimes corn syrup. Instead, offer your little one dried fruits instead. They’ll hardly notice the difference!

 

6) Honey after 1 Year
– Skip the Syrup. After your baby’s first birthday, use honey instead of jelly or syrup! My girls love honey on toast, pancakes, and more.

 

7) Read the Ingredients
– Never heard of it? Not necessary! Try to limit the amount of processed foods your little one consumes. When you read the ingredients, look for things you’ve heard of. If you don’t recognize it, chances are the food is full of unnecessary chemicals and fillers.

 

8) Keep it Fresh
– Fresh is Best. When you can, offer your baby fresh foods. Fresh foods are always better and they look more appealing, too!

 

This video show you how to make your own Fruit Snacks. These homemade ones are healthy and delicious too.

P/S: On the next article, I’ll share you the Recipe. Stay Tune ! 😎