Two or three cups of fresh
veggies at mealtime provides more nutrients and satisfaction than a spoonful of superfoods here and there.
This is why I put a veggie tray with dip out before dinner almost nightly — the kids nibble away before dinner, which takes the pressure off to eat lots of
veggies at mealtime (even though I still include veggies at dinner), and keeps them busy while I prep.
Not exact matches
What works for us is giving two choices - take it or leave it; setting the example (it's «normal» for us to eat
veggies, all the kids do it
at mealtimes); and letting our kids choose 1 item that they never have to eat if they don't want to (my 11 yo chooses to never have to eat lentils!).
A mom has been following the Satter Method with her toddler
at mealtime but is stumped about second helpings and needs some advice about making sure her young one gets enough protein and
veggies in his diet.