Why a child does not want to eat vegetables: experts told how to fix the situation

12.06.2023 11:30

Rarely can happy parents claim that their children eat vegetables without much effort on their part.

Mostly, adults need to be resourceful to persuade their child to eat healthy food.

Why Children Don't Want to Eat Vegetables

Experts note that children have a rather specific taste, so they like "bright" products and dishes. Vegetables seem boring and uninteresting compared to pizza, French fries or chicken nuggets.

Also, don't forget that babies adopt their parents' eating habits. If you yourself try to avoid vegetables, then don't expect your child to be interested in a plant-based diet.

How can this situation be corrected?

First of all, it is worth noting that the eating habits of all family members should change. The child should not feel "punished".

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Then you should exclude all harmful food that destroys the body and changes taste perception. We are talking about chips, a large number of desserts, fast food (all types), fried food, semi-finished products (especially meat), pizza and other options.

Afterwards, try to cook the vegetables deliciously. Children love it when parents creatively serve food before serving, so you can study this issue in more detail.

If you start to treat your child with tasty and healthy food, then there will be no difficulties with voluntarily eating vegetables.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

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  1. Why Children Don't Want to Eat Vegetables
  2. How can this situation be corrected?