
Your kids won’t complain about these tasty and healthy choices.
At age 3, my daughter Alyssa was the pickiest eater imaginable. Each night I’d serve her, her brother, and her sister a balanced dinner of chicken or meat loaf, a green vegetable, and noodles, and each night she’d munch a few noodles and then flee to the playroom. In desperation, I began sneaking her cookies when her siblings weren’t looking. I might not have been able to get her to eat well, but at least she wouldn’t starve!
It turns out she would have been far better off had I forgone the cookies and tried some typical kid favorites instead. Contrary to popular belief, many of these foods pack a nutritional punch. Plus, by making a few modifications in what you buy or how you prepare them, you can make them even more healthy. Here, some smart choices even the most finicky child won’t refuse.
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