The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends people consume at least 400 grams (nearly 1 lb.) of fruits and vegetables every day. The U.S. government recommends people eat nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
WOW is my family behind!
A new study says the key to vegetable eating…variety, variety, variety!
A new study suggests that for children, especially when they are younger than 1 year old (when they are at their most receptive) need variety.
The results showed that the more frequently a particular vegetable was offered to children, the more they tended to like it. The researchers also found children ages 6 to 12 months were reported by their mothers as liking vegetables more than 2- and 3-year-olds.
It’s simple, the more they are exposed to the same vegetables over and over again, the more they will eat them.
Also another big help? The researchers also found children’s liking of a vegetable was related to how often their mothers eat it.
Looks like I need to step it up!
Read more HERE.
What veggies do you eat at home the most? What tips and tricks do you use to get your kids to eat?
