Is your child super-picky? It�s sometimes tough to know whether cautious eaters, as I like to call them, are getting proper nutrition. Here are a few strategies that have worked for getting my toddler to eat her fruits and vegetables. Every kid is different, but some of these tips might just work for you, too.
8 ounces cream cheeseCheesy Chile DipOne of my roommates, a home economist with Utah Power & Light, helped me improvise a warm, cheesy dip of sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese and canned green chiles. We chose jack cheese because it melts well, but cheddar works fine, too.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with ½ teaspoon salt, and saute, stirring often, until the onion softens completely and starts to brown, about 9 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and add the cream cheese, sour cream, thyme and cayenne. Pulse until the mixture is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with the pita chips.Mix all ingredients together in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on medium power, for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring once or twice during melting. (Or, melt in saucepan over medium-low heat, until cheese is melted.) Makes about 4-5 cups. Serve with tortilla or pita chips.
I�ve also found that if you offer the fruit or vegetable at the beginning of a meal when your child is hungriest, as an �appetizer�, he or she is much more likely to try it. Also, remember never to force your child to eat. It can take a lot of extra effort and creative thinking to get your kids to eat what�s good for them. But hey, one day they might thank you for it.
Author: Teresa Kolvek
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