How to Get Your Children to Try New Foods

Some children are extremely picky eaters and their diet consists of three of their favorite foods. Does your child refuse to try something new? If you present your child with colorful foods and give them some control of those choices, they will be more willing to experiment their pallate.

Instructions

1. Always offer your children at least three to five different foods at a time. For example, put grapes, cut up cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots and cantaloupe on the same plate. Giving your child a choice gives them power to choose what they want to eat. You have to stay strong and be the one making the choices.

2. Adding color to the dinner table is inviting. It's amazing how many children will try strawberry's, tomatoes and watermelon just because of their color. The vivid vegetables and fruit are attention getting for the little ones.

3. When dining out always offer your children a bite of your meal. Children love to experiment with activities that their parents are doing.

4. Your child is more likely to try new food if they have possession of the bag or container. Put different kinds of food into an old pretzel bag or Chinese food container. It is amazing what they will eat and try if you let them be in charge.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not let your children know that you think something tastes disgusting. They will be turned off before they even give it a try. Also, teach your children that they should always try something numerous times before putting it on their no food list. They may prefer certain textures one day to another. Lastly, teach your children to be polite when trying new foods. If it is not for them at least they have given the food a fair chance.