40. No more veggie wars! The Secret to Raising Kids Who Love Their Greens
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Want to transform your picky eater into a veggie enthusiast? In this latest episode, Georgia and Jane share their proven strategies for raising children who genuinely enjoy eating vegetables. Drawing from both clinical practice and personal experience as parents, they reveal why simply "getting by" with fruit isn't enough – vegetables contain unique phytonutrients essential for optimal health that can't be found anywhere else.
What makes this episode particularly valuable is their practical, gentle approach to vegetable introduction. Rather than forcing vegetables onto reluctant kids, they share creative strategies like:
- Making grocery shopping an adventure by letting kids choose new vegetables to try
- Using salad spinners and kitchen gadgets to spark interest in food preparation
- Serving vegetables "buffet style" to give children autonomy in their choices
- Creating positive associations through farmers' market visits and gardening
- Teaching age-appropriate nutrition in fun, engaging ways
The hosts emphasise that raising veggie-loving kids isn't about luck – it's about persistence, patience, and the right approach. They share candid stories from their own parenting journeys, including both successes and setbacks, making their advice relatable and achievable for any parent.
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