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5 ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables
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5 ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables

By Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:22:56.200776Z
Getting your kids to eat fruits and vegetables willingly can be very difficult, but it's not impossible. In fact, there are very simple ways to get them interested in healthier ingredients that will help them grow stronger and healthier. Today we present five very healthy recipes and also our 5 ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

1. Kids love snacks

When they come home from school, playing, or in the afternoon, just have bowls of vegetables ready. Crudités are a delicious, healthy, easy, and economical snack to offer your guests on the day you host a party at home or to have a snack between meals. The mix of jicama, carrot, celery, cucumber, and radish makes this snack delicious. Crudités: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/ensaladas/ensaladas-de-verduras/crudites

2. Let them choose

When you go to the market or supermarket, take the kids with you and let them choose their vegetables and fruits, make a game where each one picks what they feel like taking home. This way, they will have in mind which vegetables they chose, and it will be much easier for them to consume them at home. Fruits for kids: http://www.kiwilimon.com/tips/tips-de-cocina/como-hacer-que-tus-hijos-coman-fruta

3. Lead by example

As in everything else, children learn from their parents. If your diet includes fruits and vegetables, then they will copy your actions. Maybe not in everything, but if you enjoy fresh fruit, for example, they will see it and try to imitate your actions. Similarly, if parents prefer not to eat healthily, that is something they will also copy. Chicken Wok with Vegetables: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/pollos/recetas-faciles-de-pollo/wok-de-pollo-con-verduras

4. Change their form

Smoothies are two very appealing alternatives for kids. You can add sweet fruits or even vegetables and add a little honey or vanilla to make the flavor more enjoyable for your kids. This way, they will happily consume many of the vitamins they prefer not to eat in their natural state. Raspberry and Yogurt Smoothie: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/sin-alcohol/smoothies/smoothie-de-frambuesa-y-yogurt

5. Make it fun and different

Not all vegetables and fruits have to come boiled or in salad form. In fact, you can play with the ingredients and make skewers, pies, and even popsicles that contain all those ingredients you want your kids to consume. The point is to create easy-to-eat recipes that can be shared to pique the interest of the little ones. Vegetable and Sausage Skewers: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/ninos/comida-para-ninos/brochetas-de-verduras-y-salchichas