Dealing with a picky eater can be frustrating for Mom -- and for her little one. Kate Samela is a pediatric nutritionist and author of Give Peas a Chance (Jan 2013, Parenting, $14.99). One of her tips for picky eaters is using kids' favorite textures (not tastes) to expand their
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If your kids are veggie-resistant, try to sneak some vegetables into their meals. Puree veggies into soups and stews Carrots, cucumbers, squash and other vegetables are the perfect additions to soups and stews. If your kids won't eat chunks of vegetables, then blend them first to add them to your favorite soup
Read MoreWhen you roast vegetables at a very high temperature, they get a caramelized, sweet flavor that everyone -- kids and adults -- will love. And fortunately, roasting veggies is easy. Carrots and sweet potatoes are perfect for roasting, but you can make a medley of vegetables including peppers, onions, mushrooms and
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How many times have you repeated to your kids, "Eat your vegetables?" Maybe you should change your routine and encourage them to drink their veggies instead. Blending Blending fruits and veggies together are a great way to create a nutrition-packed beverage that you and your kids will love. Though the color sometimes
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Sadly, bacon is not a vegetable. When it comes to breakfast, vegetables are often the last thing to come to mind. They’re somewhere at the bottom of the list behind cereal, pancakes and breakfast meats. This doesn’t mean you should give up on vegetables for breakfast. Try these creative ideas
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