5 recipes to get kids to eat (and love) more vegetables
When trying to get your kids to eat more vegetables try to make it more fun. (iStock Photo)

At the end of the day, it all boils down to knowing what your kids like and don't like and doing your best. But it's worth testing a number of sneaky methods to trick them into a healthier diet



Getting children to eat their greens has been a struggle in almost every period of history. Let's face it, kids just aren’t thrilled about eating their veggies even if they are prepared in the most elaborate or delectable ways. This is partially due to kids having twice as many tastebuds as adults (10,000 to 5,000) and hence reacting more strongly to flavor (not to mention just being typically picky kids). Here are just a few suggestions on how to feed your little ones the vitamins they need in a fun way.

Using vegetables in different forms such as patties or nuggets is a great way for kids to like them. (iStock Photo)

Cruciferous nuggets

Just hearing the word "nuggets" is enough to get most kids' attention and prompt them to at least give them a try. Paired with a garnish of their choice, this can serve as a nice side dish for pasta or rice – or even sandwich filling.

Ingredients

Nuggets