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September 20, 2013 By Melissa 337 Comments

A Delicious Salad Recipe and a $50 Whole Foods Gift Card Giveaway! @wholekidsfnd

 

With the start of the school year, I try to really stress to my family the importance of eating healthy. While we tend to slack a bit in the summer with our frequent ice cream trips or beach foods, we are now ready to embark on eating a lot more clean!  While we are eating more healthier at home, I get worried what is supplied to my children at school. Did you know that by the time a kindergartener finishes high school, he/she will have eaten 2,300 school lunches, making the opportunity to impact childhood nutrition in schools very real?Screen Shot 2013-09-20 at 8.15.30 AM

This is why I am very excited to support the Whole Kids Foundation on their mission to support eating healthy in schools nationwide!  Whole Kids Foundation™ , is a nonprofit committed to improving childhood nutrition by increasing the availability and consumption of fruits and vegetables, both at schools and at home.  The foundation just kicked off its annual fundraiser to support school salad bar and garden grant programs and nutrition education classes for teachers.

Screen Shot 2013-09-20 at 8.15.14 AMDid you know that replacing one meal a day for a salad could translate into the reduction of 100 calories per day? That’s 10-pounds in one year!

The Whole Kids Foundation is on a mission to help out! Now through its annual fundraiser this September, the foundation hopes to raise $3 million to help schools across the country make healthier changes in the lunchroom and classroom through its three key programs: salad bars, gardens and nutrition education classes for teachers. The foundation has funded 2,600 salad bars and 1,600 school gardens giving more than 2.2 million kids access to healthier food since its inception in 2011. Whole Kids Foundation’s School Garden Grant Program, created in partnership with FoodCorps, is accepting applications now through Oct. 31. and applications for the Salad Bar Grant Program are accepted on an ongoing basis at wholekidsfoundation.org or saladbars2schools.org.

Whole Foods Market shoppers can also partake in the monthlong fundraising by:

  • Purchasing products from participating brands that give back including: Mrs. Meyers; Yellow 108; Peeled Snacks; Red Jacket Orchards; and High Mowing Organic Seeds. One percent of proceeds from each sale of these brands’ products at select Whole Foods Market will benefit Whole Kids Foundation programs.
  • Making a donation at the register during check out
  • Texting “SALAD” to 20222 to donate $10 to support additional salad bar grants to schools
  • Visiting Whole Kids Foundation online to donate and find ways to get involved at wholekidsfoundation.org

I was asked to create a salad recipe to support eating healthy and their initiative. I decided to tell you the recipe for our nightly recipe that we eat with most of our meals. It is simple, delicious, and easy to make!!

Ingredients:

-5 grapes cut up

– 1/2 cup goat cheese

-3/4 cup spinach salad

-1/2 avocado cut into small 2 inch pieces

-2 TBLS olive oil

-2 TBLS balsamic vinegar

Directions:

-1. Mix together the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.

2. Then add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.

3. Toss #2 over #3 and serve!

Simple, right?!

Will you help support the Whole Foods Initiative today?!

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Win it: **Giveaway: One winner will receive a $50 Whole Foods Gift Card. This giveaway is run via rafflecopter so please click read more to see the actual giveaway. The only mandatory entry is to tell me some tips for getting your kids to eat healthier. Please put comments in comment section proceeding the post. While the other entries are optional, I highly suggest you filling them out to increase your chances of winning. Good luck!**

 

 

*We received a gift card in exchange for this post. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Amy S says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:35 am

    My kids are more likely to eat fresh fruits and veggies if they are hungry when I serve them. “Mom, I’m hungry” is often heard about 15 minutes before the meal is ready. Rather than giving them something junky to eat or listen to them nag, I cut whatever fresh veggies or fruits I have on hand and set them on the table. The kids will usually give those a try.

    Reply
  2. Cynthia R says

    September 20, 2013 at 9:49 am

    i make a lot of casseroles with veggies mixed in as well as fruit veggie smoothies, thanks!

    Reply
  3. Kia Johnson-Thomas says

    September 20, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I sneak veggies into my son’s favorite meal, spaghetti.

    Reply
  4. Mary Happymommy says

    September 20, 2013 at 10:32 am

    When it comes to vegetables, try dipping sauces.

    Reply
  5. Rosie says

    September 20, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Be excited yourself! If they can see you are excited to go apple picking, making a new healthy recipe, having them help you with foods they like such as making their own pizza, etc. it helps!

    Reply
  6. Linda W. says

    September 20, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    I don’t buy junk food therefore they have no choice to choose healthy snacks.

    Reply
  7. Kim Henrichs says

    September 20, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Hide them! I make green smoothies and they have no idea they are full of good stuff. They think it’s something the Hulk would drink. 🙂

    Reply
  8. D SCHMIDT says

    September 20, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    I try to encourage them to be healthier by being a good example, serving a different vegetable with meals every day and creating fruit and vegetable snacks

    Reply
  9. Emi says

    September 20, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Let them do the shopping! Our Whole Foods and Trader Joes have small carts. I let them push the carts and add in items that they want. The junkier food is all at our eye level not the kids so they get a lot of vegetables and fruits in the cart. (For whatever reason, the hot dogs at both of these local stores are on the top shelf)

    Reply
  10. Stephanie Phelps says

    September 20, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    One tip to keep my kids eating healthy is not buying the other stuff and I started them at an early age!

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  11. Elena says

    September 20, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    My tip is to make smoothies and load them with fresh fruits and veggies

    Reply
  12. Janet F says

    September 20, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    My children are grown and they always liked vegetables.I used to make mixed veggie salads with every meal.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  13. Jessie C. says

    September 20, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Make smoothie. Add veggies and fruit into and they would enjoy it.

    Reply
  14. diane sabatini says

    September 20, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    I try to teach him that eating the rainbow is good.

    Reply
  15. Leslie Galloway says

    September 20, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    My kids can’t have any dessert or treat after dinner unless they try everything on their plate.

    Reply
  16. Julia Magnusson (@notlikeacat) says

    September 20, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Sometimes before dinner, when they’re really hungry, I serve them cut-up veggies. It’s amazing how many they’ll eat if that’s the only option! Also, we don’t give them many processed foods.

    Reply
  17. Janette says

    September 20, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    Always have healthy snacks available and get them involved in the making of the food.

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  18. Ani says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I just always have veggies and/or fruits at every meal & I have keep trying things until they get used to it. They also like to eat things more if they helped make it.

    Reply
  19. alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    always round out meals!

    Reply
  20. Marcia Goss says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    It’s important to keep healthy foods on hand, so that when they’re hungry, they will reach for foods that are good for them.

    Reply
  21. Shemp DeYoung (@shempgames) says

    September 20, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    We never characterized veggies as yucky. My daughter still eats frozen veggies. Yes. She eats them frozen.

    Reply
  22. Amy D says

    September 20, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    all but 1 of my 4 kids actually like veggies and fruits. The one who is picky, I have to just sneak it blended into his food. He actually will look in his food to see if there is anything “funny” in it, but if it’s blended, he’s none the wiser 🙂

    Reply
  23. Michelle McCulloch says

    September 20, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    My daughter was pretty picky when she was little, I would always allow her to choose veggies and fruits when we were at the store and at home. Its proven kids will eat what they pick out more than if the parent does the choosing.

    Reply
  24. Erica Barnes says

    September 20, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Have healthy snacks on hand.

    Reply
  25. BILL HOFF says

    September 20, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    By example…if I eat healthy…they will

    Reply
  26. Louis says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Healthy foods should always taste like they’re not healthy!

    Reply
  27. Meryl says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    I often roast vegetables, which gives them a great, caramelized taste, and makes them more appealing.

    Reply
  28. danielle lima says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    We always have fresh fruit on hand to munch on when we get hungry.

    Reply
  29. Stephen says

    September 21, 2013 at 12:15 am

    My wife always serves veggies and fruit with each meal

    Reply
  30. Lisa Ehrman says

    September 21, 2013 at 1:02 am

    Give them water with their meals, and always serve veggies.

    Reply
  31. Teressa Morris says

    September 21, 2013 at 2:47 am

    My kids love smoothies. I can sneak a handful of spinach into a fruit smoothie and they don’t even taste it!!

    Reply
  32. Carla S says

    September 21, 2013 at 7:00 am

    I have them go for walks with me and I dress up vegetables with cheese or butter so they are more apt to eat them.

    Reply
  33. Adrienne Gordon says

    September 21, 2013 at 7:20 am

    I try and explain the value of eating healthy for when they are older

    Reply
  34. Penny Snyder says

    September 21, 2013 at 7:43 am

    Use a colorful variety – presentation!!~

    Reply
  35. kim s says

    September 21, 2013 at 9:01 am

    A lot of the healthy foods are better tasting these days… instead of unhealthy desserts we have granola bars because they have so many different flavors and they’re delicious!

    Reply
  36. Laura F. says

    September 21, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Good presentation helps! Make it look cute or funny or…

    Reply
  37. Kim Ripley says

    September 21, 2013 at 10:07 am

    My 3 year-old has always loved eating healthy foods. If you start them early they will eat healthy!

    Reply
  38. betsy says

    September 21, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Exposing them to different foods vegi’s and fruts help.

    Reply
  39. Cynthia C says

    September 21, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Dips are the key. I make healthy ones like hummus or ones based on Greek yogurt and the fruits and veggies disappear.

    Reply
  40. Lasonda says

    September 21, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Use colorful fruits and veggies.

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  41. Kiara says

    September 21, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    I don’t have kids, but I sneak veggies into my niece’s food.

    Reply
  42. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    September 21, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    I like to give my son ranch to dip his veggies in he will usually eat them that way.

    Reply
  43. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    September 21, 2013 at 1:45 pm

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  44. Serena Powell says

    September 21, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    Let them help you cook healthy foods. Kids are more likely to eat healthy if they get to help cook it.

    Reply
  45. PAIGE CHANDLER says

    September 21, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    If they wont eat it, put cheese on it

    Reply
  46. Dorothy Teel says

    September 21, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    My grandchildren love raw veggies, so I try to keep them on hand, but when it comes to cooked veggies, they have to be hidden in spaghetti sauce, chili, meatloaf and the like

    Reply
  47. Linda Lansford says

    September 21, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I offer healthy foods

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  48. in the hammock says

    September 21, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    to not tell them that it’s healthy, tell them it tastes good!

    Reply
  49. Seyma Shabbir says

    September 21, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    I sneak veggies and make sure they me and hubby eating fresh fruits and veggies and say how yummy they are *very loudly* of course!

    Reply
  50. meredith says

    September 21, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    I hide fruits and veggies in things!

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  51. Maria B says

    September 21, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    Let them pick out their own healthy snack at the store.

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  52. Christy says

    September 21, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    I puree veggies and put them in soups and casseroles. My daughter doesn’t have a clue that she is eating so many veggies.

    Reply
  53. Dee says

    September 21, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    We form cute shapes and designs for my littlest niece and disguise certain veggies in things such as pancakes and fruit in oatmeal. 🙂

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  54. Rea Liz says

    September 21, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    I show by example. If they see me eating healthy, then hopefully they will see that and do the same!

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  55. Katie Roch says

    September 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    My tip to get kids involved in preparing their meals both in the kitchen and by allowing to pick what healthy foods they’d like at the store.

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  56. Suzanne K says

    September 21, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    Get them involved in picking healthy fruits and veggies and preparing them

    Reply
  57. HilLesha says

    September 22, 2013 at 12:03 am

    I always tell my son that vegetables and fruits will help him grow strong and get muscles. This usually does the trick! 😉

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  58. Janice Cooper says

    September 22, 2013 at 12:04 am

    Add veggies in different dishes

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  59. Claudia Davis says

    September 22, 2013 at 1:25 am

    Get the kids to be part of the choices and let them cook with you.

    Reply
  60. gregg deering says

    September 22, 2013 at 2:09 am

    be a good example

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  61. Heather E says

    September 22, 2013 at 2:19 am

    By stocking the home with healthy foods.

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  62. Kelly D says

    September 22, 2013 at 11:50 am

    My dip is to give them dip with veggies.

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  63. Cyrena Salinas says

    September 22, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    This would be awesome for a college student like me. This would help me out so much since I am having the hardest time looking for jobs.

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  64. Carol says

    September 22, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Serve fruits & vegetables as snacks.

    Reply
  65. laurie nykaza says

    September 22, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    you can not do the alexa it is not supported it says

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  66. laurie nykaza says

    September 22, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    we like to sprinkle cheese on different veggies or use spices to enhance the flavors then they eat them

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  67. anne marie carter says

    September 22, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    We like to include lots of colorful veggies with all of our meals.

    Reply
  68. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says

    September 22, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Fruit is easy – the kids love most fruits as is. Then there are smoothies, salads, in/with yogurt, cereall pears, grapes and apples are all great with fruits – and if there are no allegies – open face sandwiches of peanut (or other nut/seed) butter topped with bananas or apples. And then of course, there are fruit desserts… : – )

    Veggies are harder – but it will help ENORMOUSLY and make a HUGE difference that will Last their ENTIRE LIVES of you:

    1. Start them out with fresh, delicious, well prepared (cook and/or raw) vegetable and veggie dishes.
    2. A lot of kids will be more open to ANYTHING with a little (OK a lot?) of cheese on it.
    3. REALLY LIKE salad, veggies and healthy foods yourself. Don’t assume and therefore send out a signal ahead of time that they are about to taste something yukky.
    4. NEVER feed your kids vegetable (and other healthy foods) as if it were some kind of PUNISHMENT and that Dessert is their Reward for doing something so awful.
    4, DON’T teach your kids to automatically assume that if it is “good for you” it is going to taste BAD. Just look at how many adults spend their whole lives believing that!

    Believe it or not, liking/CRAVING junky greasy/ fried, oversalted, sugary sweet foods IS an acquired and LEARNED/taught taste and behavior,
    which is not to say that we don’t have a perfectly natural taste for sweet, salty and fried foods. It’s just that there are GOOD one and BAD ones. Giving up JUNK food does not mean giving up delicious well balanced foods of all kinds. As my Grandma use to say, “You Are What You Eat.” Think about it.

    Use common sense (or whatever residual common sense that you have after all of your bad for your learned tastes! A little common sense – it really does does go a long way.

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  69. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says

    September 22, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    OOPs – I guess I got carried away – but in another way – all the tips are really only ONE TIP.

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  70. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says

    September 22, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Comment on Elmo (and Zane!) ; – )

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  71. Kim Reid says

    September 22, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    I try to set a good example and eat my fruits and veggies, thanks!

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  72. janna johnson says

    September 22, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    teach them to cook good foods.

    Reply
  73. Wild Orchid says

    September 22, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    I try to present the food in a fun way. Make funny faces with the food, or fun shapes.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  74. Meghan says

    September 22, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Disguise! Disguise! Disguise! It’s the only way for us.

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  75. Cathy T says

    September 22, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    I make Smoothies for my kids

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  76. xty cruz says

    September 22, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    Always include vegetables and fruits in their diet

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  77. Steve Stone says

    September 23, 2013 at 4:20 am

    start them early and they will always like them

    Reply
  78. Becca F says

    September 23, 2013 at 4:51 am

    Don’t give them the temptation by buying it in the first place. Teaching them to grow foods is also great

    Reply
    • Becca F says

      September 23, 2013 at 4:53 am

      and by it I mean junk food!

      Reply
  79. Amanda Sakovitz says

    September 23, 2013 at 9:30 am

    I grill the veggies!

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  80. Thomas Murphy says

    September 23, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Make smoothies.

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  81. Sarah Hirsch says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    cook them the healthy foods they enjoy, or hide veggies pureed in sauces

    Reply
  82. Meaghan F. says

    September 23, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Find ways to hide veggies in everyday dishes like mac and cheese, and make healthy fruit dip to go with apples and grapes.

    Reply
  83. Cynthia R says

    September 23, 2013 at 3:56 pm

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  84. Jennifer says

    September 23, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Always make sure snacks are healthy. If they only want junk food, then they aren’t really hungry!

    Reply
  85. KJ Skib says

    September 23, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    I make sure that my kids get their vegetables before they eat any other part of their meal.

    Reply
  86. Vanessa says

    September 23, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    Pack their lunches and pack good stuff!

    Reply
  87. Kerry G. says

    September 24, 2013 at 7:44 am

    Let them help you choose and prepare the fruits/vegetables. It makes it more interesting for them to want to eat.

    Reply
  88. K.Pugh says

    September 24, 2013 at 9:00 am

    Involve them in shopping and preparing meals.
    Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  89. Vunda V says

    September 24, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    i just tell them its really bad for you and they shouldnt eat too much of it – right now its working – until they catch on

    Reply
  90. Kimberly Frazee says

    September 24, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Have her Cousin eat it beside her and she will atleast try it

    Reply
  91. Abigail says

    September 24, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Pouches will get my son to eat just about anything!!!

    Reply
  92. Robert says

    September 24, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Have them help me prepare the food, if they help make it there is a better chance of them liking it.

    Reply
  93. Vera K says

    September 24, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    It’s all in the presentation. If it looks like fun, they are more apt to eat.

    Reply
  94. Colleen W says

    September 24, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    I lead by example and make their food creative looking like shapes and etc.

    Reply
  95. rachel travis says

    September 24, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Add veggies IN dishes 😉

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  96. Tara says

    September 24, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    I puree veggies and put them in sauces.

    Reply
  97. helga says

    September 24, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    I give them veggies they like only, dont force them to eat things they hate.

    Reply
  98. Roxy says

    September 25, 2013 at 11:57 am

    cheese on veggis

    Reply
  99. shirley carr says

    September 25, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    I make funny foods!

    Reply
  100. natalie parvis says

    September 25, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    I have a hard time getting my little one to eat healthy recently, so some of these tips in the comments are great. I’ve been going as far as bribing him in order to get him to eat healthy food. Terrible, I know.

    Reply
  101. Jess McCarthy says

    September 25, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    I make delicious smoothies- and sneak some spinach and carrots in! 🙂

    Reply
  102. kyl neusch says

    September 25, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    just don’t buy junk food

    Reply
  103. Jacob LaFountaine says

    September 25, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Don’t force it. Lead by example. Eat the way you should and the kids will follow

    Reply
  104. Amy B says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:33 am

    Turn it into snacks and “fun” food

    Reply
  105. Tabathia B says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    My cutting up their favorite fruit and making a fruit salad

    Reply
  106. Julie Ghrist says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    pre cut fresh fruit and veggies for an easy grad!

    Reply
  107. Heather Poindexter says

    September 27, 2013 at 10:41 am

    grow and pick their own veggies!

    Reply
  108. Kellie Conklin says

    September 27, 2013 at 11:00 am

    Give them small portions of all different kinds of fruits and vegetables. In smaller portions the kids I watch are much more likely to eat more healthier foods.

    Reply
  109. shaunie says

    September 27, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    have them eat the nutritious food first before serving the main course/main food item

    Reply
  110. kim says

    September 27, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    I try to hide the vegetables in different foods by pureeing them plus my kids will eat certain vegetables I’m lucky

    Reply
  111. martha says

    September 28, 2013 at 1:33 am

    Let them help pick out some fruits n healthy snacks as you grocery shop…let them be involved…TY

    Reply
  112. RebeccaW says

    September 28, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    My kids love veggies from the garden!

    Reply
  113. Daniel M says

    September 28, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    you can put veggies into anything if you cut them small

    Reply
  114. Stephanie OMalley says

    September 28, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    Serve fruit or veggies with every meal

    Reply
  115. Audrey Torres says

    September 28, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    Dessert in our house is always a piece of fruit.

    Reply
  116. Noreen says

    September 28, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    At least once a month, usually more my kids pick out a new veggie or fruit to try.

    Reply
  117. Tamar says

    September 29, 2013 at 12:26 am

    I usually hide healthy foods in dishes they like.

    Reply
  118. Jennifer H says

    September 29, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    I started early feeding my kids fruits and vegetables. They still love them.

    Reply
  119. Tara says

    September 30, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Let them help garden. Children love to try what they grow.

    Reply
  120. Francine Anchondo says

    September 30, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    i make foods where it is easy to hide veggies in like spaghetti sauce

    Reply
  121. Heather Nichols says

    September 30, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Lead by example and make eating healthy foods look and seem enjoyable.

    Reply
  122. Karen F says

    September 30, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    My kids love fruits and veggies, so I guess I am lucky.

    Reply
  123. Alycia says

    September 30, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    I make smoothies with kale and spinach and fresh fruit – my little guy loves them. I also do muffins with tons of veggies and a little bit of fruit or carob chips.

    acartwrightmorell at gmail dot com

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  124. joni says

    September 30, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    I let them help prepare the food and they will eat it.

    Reply
  125. Kelly L says

    October 1, 2013 at 6:37 am

    Only have healthy snack options available, and we pack our own lunch and snacks.

    Reply
  126. Kari says

    October 1, 2013 at 9:11 am

    I try to have healthy snacks on hand for my teens, such as fresh fruit and vegetables with dips. Also, I sometimes sneak veggies into dishes such as spaghetti sauce or chili.

    Reply
  127. ellen casper says

    October 1, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Use sauces and dips for fruits and vegetables

    Reply
  128. Laurie Pearson says

    October 1, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Add veggies to smoothies.!!

    Reply
  129. McDonuts says

    October 1, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    My kids have always eaten healthy. I make them eat at least 3 small bites and if they dont like it after those 3 bites they dont have to eat it. Usually after those 3 bites they love it anyway 🙂

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  130. Kristen says

    October 1, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Simply slice up colorful fruit on a plate…it’s irresistible.

    Reply
  131. Cody Anderson says

    October 1, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    I like to offer diverse food colors to my kids because they always want to eat colorful food.

    Reply
  132. Susan Chester says

    October 1, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    My tip is to make healthy cookies like oatmeal raisins.

    Reply
  133. Heather says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Grow your own veggies so they see where they come from, also make them into fun and creative creatures

    Reply
  134. Carrie says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    We just got a vitamix so we hope to include some more veggies in smoothies.

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  135. Alicia says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    One way I get my son to eat healthier is to let him help cook it.

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  136. Sarah Negro says

    October 1, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    I tell my son he needs to try a bit of everything, you never know what you will like.

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  137. theresa says

    October 1, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    let them help. let them play. it takes a child 12-15 times around a food before trying it.

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  138. jessica says

    October 1, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    everything’s better with cheese on it

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  139. Brynn says

    October 2, 2013 at 12:00 am

    Get them to help pick out the veggies to try and then help in the cooking too and they will be way excited to try it.

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  140. Evita M says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:11 am

    We try different methods of eating, like using chop sticks they concentrate on what they are doing not what they are eating. Great way to get them to try new things 🙂

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  141. Kathy B says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:28 am

    We try to lead by example but as they get older it’s tougher.

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  142. Michelle P. says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:30 am

    I love the Deceptively Delicious cookbook. We also make sure they eat plain old, non hidden veggies and fruit too by making it fun. Sometimes it’s all about presentation. Smiling pepper mouths with olive eyes, snow covered (ranch) little trees (broccoli), etc.

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  143. Sara Grivas says

    October 2, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    For PB&J’s I use almond butter. I also replace the bread with a whole grain wrap and add fresh strawberries and bananas!! Yum!!!!!

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  144. Ashley C says

    October 2, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    I try to only have healthy options in the house for snacks so that unhealthy options aren’t even available

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  145. kelly mcgrew says

    October 2, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    dont have children but mix healthy foods into your meals and they’ll never know! (flax seed in burger meat, pureed carrots in a soup, diced mushrooms mixed in taco meat and you’ll never taste it!)

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  146. Denise says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    My kids always had fruit for “dessert”… they didn’t know any better until they were old enough that they didn’t have too much of a junkfood habit.

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  147. Cindy says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Smoothies and fruits and veggies for snacks.

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  148. Jeanine says

    October 2, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    I add vegetables to eggs, pasta, and on top of pizza and let them make their own fruit smoothies.

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  149. Stephanie Bourne says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    We serve vegetable with every meal and fruit is in their lunches everyday.

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  150. MISSY MARIE says

    October 2, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I never offered my kids anything but healthy snacks,they don’t know it exists if they don’t see it. as they get older,they choose fresh veggies and fruit and prefer water.

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  151. wendy b says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    My tip is to get them involved and let them choose items in the store.

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  152. Samantha L. says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    I lead by example… having a role model that eats veggies and fruits is great for kids to see.

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  153. Rachel K says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    start them early with eating healthy food. and eat healthy yourself.

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  154. latanya says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    start your child eating healthy as soon as they can eat solid foods, so they will be use to it

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  155. Stephanie F. says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    Parents should set a good example by eating healthy and explain proteins, carbs, good and bad fats, etc.

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  156. april says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Just be honest and tell them why you are feeding them healthy foods. This actually helped with my boys, ages 3-7!

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  157. Kayte CookWatts says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Let them help you shop & cook. If they are a part of the process, they will be more open to new foods.

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  158. Cheryl F. says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    Serve food in fun cut-out shapes.

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  159. Desiree H says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    Make the healthy foods taste good. Also, do not make it a big deal, begging them or offering them things to eat the food. Just make it like any other meal..and feed it to them. There are A LOT Of healthy meals that taste great!

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  160. Delaney says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:16 am

    They definitely are happier eating foods they normally wouldn’t when they “cook” it too.

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  161. Karolyn B says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:33 am

    We grow our own garden, so the kids love eating what they grew!

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  162. kathy dalton says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:39 am

    we make our plates very colorful and also make smoothies

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  163. Andrea says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    I hide vegetables in things so my daughter will eat them 🙂

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  164. Jackie says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Cook healthy foods. Can’t eat healthy if you don’t cook healthy.

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  165. Danalee Davis says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    We like to eat fruit in my family, and my kids enjoy helping me pick it out at the store.

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  166. Tanya B says

    October 3, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Offer lots of variety of healthy foods

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  167. Tamra H says

    October 3, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Hide veggies in their meals!

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  168. Stephanie Larison says

    October 3, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Let them see you’re eating the same healthy foods.

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  169. Calli says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    use cookie cutters to cut slices of cucumbers and pita bread into fun shapes!

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  170. alisa says

    October 3, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    use veggies with pasta or in casserole where they might not be as visible and cut fruits and veggies in fun cute shapes especially for lunch! Plus frozen grapes are especially good!

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  171. Sylvie W says

    October 4, 2013 at 12:18 am

    Stews are good for mingling vegetables with the other ingredients.

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  172. michelle r says

    October 4, 2013 at 8:42 am

    let them help you pick out healthy groceries and cook with you

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  173. tina reynolds says

    October 4, 2013 at 11:22 am

    be creative and set a good example

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  174. Jen says

    October 4, 2013 at 11:39 am

    by making snack choices healthy ones!

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  175. Tina W says

    October 4, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Having them help pick and/or prepare food. The more involved they are, the more adventurous they seem to be.

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  176. Amber Carroll says

    October 4, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    I don’t keep “junk” food in the house AT ALL. Junk includes sodas, cookies, cake, Little Debbies, ice cream, juice, sweet tea, etc.
    We have water or milk with 90% of our meals. And those junk foods are called “sometimes” foods. Yes, my kids can have them, but only sometimes.
    Desserts are fruit or other things that taste sweet but are healthy.

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  177. McKim says

    October 4, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    I let them help prepare the food. They love that, and will eat something they have helped with more readily.

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  178. trista mj says

    October 4, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Have fruits and veggies precut and ready to go. We have been a vegetarian family for 15 years.

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  179. Lisa V. says

    October 4, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    Must eat right yourself…learn by example

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  180. Stephanie Gossett says

    October 4, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    I introduce the healthy food when they are really hungry. They are much more willing to try it then. I also sneak veggies into soup, chili, etc.

    ninigossett@gmail.com

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  181. Kathleen Downes says

    October 4, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    My tip is to lead by example. I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and my son has always liked them too.

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  182. Amy Honious says

    October 4, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    we always used junk food as just a very rare treat. my kids would rather have string cheese, yogurt, celery & peanut butter or something similar instead of sugary snacks. if you start young and do not cave to the fast food industry, your kids will make the right choices when older. thanks for such a very nice giveaway!

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  183. Kat says

    October 4, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Make food fun and give them choices!

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  184. Cheryl Chervitz says

    October 4, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    When my kids were younger, I used to hide veggies in meatloaf or other meats that could be ground.

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  185. Brooke R. says

    October 4, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    My kids eat healthier when we grow the veggies ourselves. Also, when they help prepare the food they seem to be more invested.

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  186. Kari O. says

    October 5, 2013 at 1:22 am

    Make it fun! Roll up PB&J like sushi and cut out fun shapes!

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  187. Vera P. says

    October 5, 2013 at 1:48 am

    Never had a problem with getting them to eat healthy. I guess my tip would be to introduce veggies first, if veggies are the first thing you know, you don’t question it. Worked on both of my boys.

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  188. Alison says

    October 5, 2013 at 2:03 am

    Eat sweet fruits if veggies don’t taste good. Better than cookies!

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  189. Jeanette Ardiente says

    October 5, 2013 at 4:19 am

    I get my children (both under 5) to participate in the cooking process. Both children love helping cook dinner by peeling garlic, husking corn-on-the-cob, or doing other simple tasks.

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  190. Jennifer M says

    October 5, 2013 at 9:00 am

    I put a fridge lock on since our 3 year old was constantly trying to get in to get ice cream sandwiches!

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  191. Karen M says

    October 5, 2013 at 11:44 am

    I always try to get the kids to help with meal prep, they seem to be more interested in eating when they have helped prepare. Thanks

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  192. Robin says

    October 5, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    I tend to cover the veggies with cheese if possible.

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  193. Teresha F says

    October 5, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    my tip is that it’s all in the presentation. My kids will try anything that looks like it’s fun to eat i.e. cauliflower arranged on toothpicks like a snow man with cheese sauce for dipping

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  194. Angela Neynaber says

    October 5, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    My kids just want to eat healthy on their owns but if I need to help them I will usually give them a dip for their veggies.

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  195. Brenna says

    October 5, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    To always try new foods at least once, if you dont like it thats fine but at least you tried it!

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  196. Jill Myrick says

    October 5, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    My children love homemade soup. So if there’s a vegetable that I can’t get them to eat I just cut it up and place it in the soup.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  197. Tom Bellamy says

    October 5, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    I set the example for them.

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  198. Jillian says

    October 5, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    Present healthy snacks in a fun and easy-to-eat way.

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  199. tallcapp says

    October 5, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    Cut vegetables and fresh fruit into strips and serve with either creamy salad dressing dip or peanut butter dip.

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  200. marla says

    October 5, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    I have found in my experience that children are more likely to eat and try new foods especially if it looks good :}

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  201. Michelle F. says

    October 5, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    I started giving my daughter fruits and veggies very early on and now she loves them.

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  202. Amy says

    October 5, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    That green veggies keep the bad things out of their body

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  203. Rosanne says

    October 5, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    Puree vegetables and put in sauces and smoothies

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  204. Jennifer Reed says

    October 5, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    One tip to get your kids to eat healthier is to only offer fruit or vegetables as snacks between meals if they are hungry. This cuts down some on in between meal snacking and get’s more servings of healthy fruit and vegetables in their diet.

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  205. Theresa says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:21 am

    My tip is to have them help in the preparation of the food. If they help, they are more likely to eat it.

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  206. Deb Yancey says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:25 am

    I quit buying potato chips and instead buy fresh broccoli celery, carrots and cauliflower and serve with a ranch veggie dip.

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  207. Allison says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:40 am

    I started having him cook dinner with me!

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  208. Brittney House says

    October 6, 2013 at 3:27 am

    I slip healthy foods into their meals. haha

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  209. Deb C says

    October 6, 2013 at 3:44 am

    Puree veggies into tomato sauce for spaghetti.

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  210. Chris Martinez says

    October 6, 2013 at 4:22 am

    My kids are more likely to eat fruit salad instead of individual fruits, like apples.

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  211. ML Jefferson says

    October 6, 2013 at 4:50 am

    Kids love food games and finger foods.

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  212. Renee Graham says

    October 6, 2013 at 5:58 am

    Start them early on healthy foods. They learn to love and enjoy them. People are amazed at how many different fruits and veggies my grandkids like.!

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  213. Hesper Fry says

    October 6, 2013 at 7:10 am

    Incorporate healthy foods in your daily lifestyle and stay away from junk food and they will more likely stick with those eating habits.

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  214. Elizabeth Fitzmaurice says

    October 6, 2013 at 7:42 am

    I don’t buy junk food or soda or sweetened fruit juice. Only cook homemade meals. That’s all they’ve ever known and they love it.

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  215. April V. says

    October 6, 2013 at 7:52 am

    Start them early and make sure they are getting veggies at every meal. Grow a garden for veggies and have them help.

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  216. Michelle Lantz says

    October 6, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Don’t keep unhealthy snacks in the house and never take kids shopping!

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  217. kim h says

    October 6, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Let them help pick which foods

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  218. s riches says

    October 6, 2013 at 8:29 am

    The parents must eat healthy foods. Kids learn best when the parents lead by example.

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  219. asimina kaminis says

    October 6, 2013 at 8:46 am

    never put out what you dont want your kids to eat, always put out healthy snacks, my kids love cucumbers, celery with ranch dressing.

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  220. Karen Drake says

    October 6, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I don’t keep junk food in the house and try to keep the fridge stocked with healthy snacks like baby carrots, apples etc.

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  221. sheila ressel says

    October 6, 2013 at 11:05 am

    I add extra veggies to everything I cook, including smoothies, and make a lot of breads with veggies in them.

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  222. Angela Cisco says

    October 6, 2013 at 11:10 am

    I keep baggies of finely chopped veggies that get added into different recipes/sauce without them knowing.

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  223. Rachel says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    I think focusing on that “you’ll like…” aspect instead of the “you must…” aspect helps get kids to try things and not dig in their hills to refuse healthy foods just for the sake of refusal.

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  224. julie murphy says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    i keep fresh fruit on hand

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  225. Sharon Kaminski says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    The kids like cheese and make casseroles with cheese and add veggies.

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  226. chris z says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    i serve them with dips

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  227. Deanna Brown says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Eat good you will grow big and strong like Dad. Works every time since he looks up to him as his super hero.

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  228. Valencia says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Sneak vegetables into foods. I chop up salad mix and put it on tacos. I use veggie pasta. I mix broccoli into casseroles.

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  229. Niko Olsen says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Provide them with choices and make sure they have the opportunity to try all foods!

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  230. wendy says

    October 6, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Vegetables with healthy homemade dipping sauces.

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  231. Kimberly Hilbert says

    October 6, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    My tip to have kids eating healthier is to have them cook the food that they chose, and guide them in the choices.

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  232. Kelly Nicholson says

    October 6, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    What is one tip to get your kids to eat healthier?

    no kids…eat more veggies like celery

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  233. gina says

    October 6, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Have all kinds of fruits and veggies already cut up and easily accessible for snacks and offer a variety of tasty dips with them, let them eat and dip with fingers, toothpicks, chopsticks, anything that makes it fun.

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  234. Annemarie Z. says

    October 6, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    We give my boyfriend’s daughter fruit or vegetables as a snack with her lunch!

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  235. Todd Lovessweeps says

    October 6, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    We always keep fruit around and try to limit sugary snacks

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  236. Robby Rob says

    October 6, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    i let them dip things in Ranch Dip, then slowly give them less and less ranch each time

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  237. Linda Wheeler says

    October 6, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Frozen yogurt – they think it’s ice cream; or freezing fruit in yogurt for a cold, frozen snack.

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  238. Susan Smith says

    October 6, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    I don’t buy junk food or soda. I serve vegetables at every dinner.

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  239. Susan Johnson says

    October 6, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    I keep veggies interesting with herbed or honey butters, the use of salad dressing or a little melted cheese- I’d rather the doctored veggies be eaten than none at all.

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  240. Claire says

    October 6, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I try to encourage them to be healthier by being a good example!

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  241. JaKell M says

    October 6, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    sneak the good stuff in! example smoothies or black bean brownies.. yum!

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  242. Christine M says

    October 6, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Don’t buy junk. Buy real food and lead by example.

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  243. sandra schmitz says

    October 6, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Never nag, it makes kids grumpy, serve small colorful portions, if they are real hungry, they will ask for more!!

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  244. Sharon C says

    October 6, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Serve individual portions baggies or plastic containers) of healthy snack foods (vegetables and fruits) so the kids can eat on the go when they choose. And serve healthy drinks like milk or vegetable drinks.

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  245. Mary Beth Elderton says

    October 6, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    Offer good food. Period. Just don’t offer junk.

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  246. carol says

    October 6, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    My one tip is don’t buy junk. If you don’t buy it, it’s impossible for the family to eat it. Stick with good wholesome foods!

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  247. Helen says

    October 6, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    I let them pick what healthy foods they want. If they pick a junk food, we find a healthier alternative.

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  248. Natalie says

    October 6, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Hide them in stews!

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  249. Denise S says

    October 6, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    I buy frozen fruit which they’ll try more readily than fresh.

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  250. Debra s says

    October 6, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    I have a couple of kids who don’t like whole FRUIT sometimes, much to my complete shock. So I do smoothies for them. Then, some don’t like many veggies unless they have a sauce on them be it cheese or white sauce. So I try to make the thing so they will relish it.

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  251. liz says

    October 6, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    fruit is always available as well as cut washed raw veggies

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  252. Kate says

    October 6, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Lead by example!

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  253. Lauren Harmon says

    October 6, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Start them eating healthily YOUNG! Plus, sneaking veggies and fruits in smoothies with fun names/colors make them easier to handle for those super finicky little ones.

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  254. Natalie yeoman says

    October 6, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    Lots of salad

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  255. Amy C says

    October 6, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    Gardening is an awesome way to help encourage kids to eat healthy. When the kids pick out what to grow, water and take care of the plants they are super excited to eat what they’ve grown.

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  256. Jayme B. says

    October 6, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    We make smoothies and we change up the dips for our veggies!

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  257. Cori Westphal says

    October 6, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    I agree with others, saying that you should start them young. I also like to give my kids plenty of options. If I give them two different veggies, I only make them eat one. If they like both, great! If not, at least I know they’re getting some!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  258. Jennifer Reda says

    October 6, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    make it fun! also, smoothies are a great way to get more veggies in

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  259. Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says

    October 6, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    Get them involved in the meal planning process so they can help choose healthy fruits and veggies.

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  260. Denise Donaldson says

    October 6, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    make soup with all kinds of veggies in it. Thats the only way I can get a bunch of veggies in them

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  261. christine burd says

    October 6, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    I introduced them to trees and dip (broccoli and mushrooms) and they really enjoyed dipping away.

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  262. Richard Hicks says

    October 6, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    bribes work in our household

    brich22 at earthlink dot net

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  263. Stephen says

    October 6, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    Dish it out!

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  264. Jaydyn B says

    October 6, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    I only give my kids healthy options, they don’t have a choice.

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  265. FRANK S says

    October 6, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    They can’t have dessert until they eat everything on their plate.

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  266. Kelly Britton says

    October 6, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Make the food on the plate look fun! Make the meal look like a flower or a boat or just about anything. The kids will love it!

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  267. Sheila K. says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:20 am

    I described the vitamins and other “good for you things” in the foods that we ate, and it worked. My kids now thank me for teaching them so much about nutrition, and encouraging them to eat foods that were good for them.

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  268. Tara L says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:48 am

    I always have fresh fruit and vegetables clean and ready to eat so when my son gets hungry he’ll go for them instead of something unhealthy

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  269. amy deeter says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:57 am

    let them help pick it out at the store

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  270. Sarah Cool says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:16 am

    making smoothies with veggie and fruit juice makes it fun for them and you can try to hide some of the strong veggie taste

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  271. danielle Marie says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:25 am

    i just eat healthy and they follow my lead. if they dont know it is “bad” they wont question it.

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  272. Melanie K. says

    October 7, 2013 at 3:15 am

    I always keep plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables on hand. Having our own garden is also helpful and our son plants his own little garden himself. He loves picking his “own” produce that we can fix for meals and snacks.

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  273. Christina Marie says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:12 am

    One tip to get kids to eat healthier is to limit snacks and deserts. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  274. Colin Glendon says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:03 am

    A nice healthy variety of foods. Kids tend to get picky when you give them the one thing they want all of the time.

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  275. Lori Taube says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Really I just make it available.. I make it easier to eat something fresh and filling than to eat something empty.

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  276. melikegarfield says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Have handy snacks that are reasonably healthy: cheese sticks, almonds, pickles, fruit

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  277. Eileen Burke says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:45 am

    I hide veggies in fun stuff like brownies!

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  278. Cindy Loo says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:09 am

    Eat healthy foods yourself! Kids will see that eating healthful foods is normal, and they will go along with it!

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  279. thischickwins says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:41 am

    keep veggies colorful and in fun arrangements

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  280. Katherine says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Make it colorful and fun and let them help

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  281. melina r says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:57 am

    One tip to make kids eat healthier is to introduce one healthy item at a time and give them time first to like it before introducing another item.

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  282. Mary j says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:24 am

    I only pack healthy school snacks.

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  283. Saver Sara says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Put veggies in everything and start them early on healthy eating. We also use common names like “candy bar” for healthier items like Larabars.

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  284. Courtney says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Show them fun ways to eat healthy food. Cooking with them, planning shopping lists, letting them help pick the best apples, etc at the food store. Involvement is key!

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  285. Sarah Marshall says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Make healthy foods into fun shapes or arrange them into fun shapes/patterns.

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  286. Allyson Bossie says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    We keep tons of fresh fruit and veggies at hand for the kids to snack on. The most important thing to keeping kids eating healthy is to just not bring in unhealthy things. They will eat healthy if it is what they are given!

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  287. Allison Downes says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    I like hiding veggies they don’t like eating in meals and I also lead by example and eat healthy myself!

    Thank you for the chance to win!

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  288. Melanie Montgomery says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    I find that if I act like veggies are bad for you, they want to eat them, they usually do the opposite of what I want ha

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  289. Lucy Lopez says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I make pasta dishes with vegetables in it and they love it.

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  290. Lorina Padgett says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    I get the kids involved in making the food as well as making food selections in the grocery store. It’s a win-win.

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  291. Buddy Garrett says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Serve kids different colored vegetables in kid size bites.

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  292. Barbara Stenby says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    I don’t have any tips my son always loved fruits & veggies now he is a vegan

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  293. Mihaela Day says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I try to encourage them to be healthier by being a good example and by buying healthy groceries

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  294. Jessica P says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I don’t have children but in my mom’s classroom they try to make fun things out of the food and do fun activities with it. jessicapeeling@yahoo.com

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  295. sandra says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    let them eat raw veggies with dip

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  296. Sacha Schroeder says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    We juice and they don’t even notice the veggies!

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  297. susan smoaks says

    October 7, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    i set the best possible example i can and have lots of healthy foods on hand!

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  298. Joy Q says

    October 7, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I hide veggies in other foods.

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  299. Julie Hawkins says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    My tip is to have fruits and veggies cut up and easily accessible for the kids to grab and snack on.

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  300. Belinda Shaw says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    I try to have only orange juice and milk on hand for my grandkids to drink instead of sodas.

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  301. Jenny says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    I think the best way to get kids to eat healthy is by setting a good example, and by buying healthy foods at the grocery store and planning the meals out in advance so you are not stuck to fast food options.

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  302. Jackie says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    I leave cut up fruits and veggies in the fridge so they are easy for the kids to grab when they are looking for a snack.
    Thanks!

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  303. Melissa says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    It’s all about variety & choices.

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  304. Inga Thomas says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Set an example by doing it yourself!

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  305. Nina says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Make them try everything.

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  306. Julie Harris says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    That’s hard but it helps if they have a friend that likes something they would never try, we tell our daughter to try things all the time but if a friend eats something it suddenly becomes ok to eat lol

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  307. Jennifer Speed says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    Lead by example..If you tell them to do something you have to do it too.

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  308. Andrew Sellen says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    I find that the best way is to eat the way I want them to eat, works about half the time.

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  309. Danielle Johnson says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Start them as early as possible, it seems to make it easier growing up.

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  310. Sarah Harding says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    keep healthy snacks not sugar filled.

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  311. jeff s says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    get them involved in the meal prep.

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  312. Claire McKeon says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Let the kid’s pick the recipe (out of a selection of healthy options), help with the shopping, the prep, cooking and serving. The more they are involved, the more pride they will take in it and the more likely they will try and like the food!

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  313. Michelle Tucker says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    Put things like zucchini in cakes and muffins. It keeps them moist and it’s oh so good.

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  314. Bryan E. says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway…tea, water, or milk are the beverage choices at our place: carbonated soft drink beverages are for special occasions only i.e. birthday party, etc.; also, we serve vegetables and/or fruit with every meal.

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  315. Susan Climan says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Set a good example by eating a lot of fruits and vegetables around them.

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  316. Sarah L says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Let them help pick out good foods and then help with making it.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  317. Roxann says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    I try to make healthy food in a way that it will be tasty to them.

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  318. Sarah L says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:52 pm

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  319. andrea howard says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    i mash vegetables like cauliflower and cut vegetables into pasta sauces to disguise them

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  320. David Balkin says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    You’ve got to lead by example!

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  321. Sky Kory says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    I feed them healthy food and encourage them to eat healthily.

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  322. Allison says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    Try to add some puréed foods to spaghetti sauces!

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  323. Lisa Z says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    If I cut the vegetables up and put them where the kids can get them then they will eat those instead of sugary foods.

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  324. socratesjr says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Have a lot of healthy snacks handy so when they get the urge to snack you have something that isn’t bad (and ideally good) for them.

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  325. Arik Issan says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    cucumber salad – sweet and healthy!

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  326. Tram Le says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    I would definitely say to make smoothies and put in a lot of fruits while incorporating veggies also!

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  327. Melissa Daudelin says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Only offer healthy choices!

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  328. Christian Alejandro says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    I try to get creative and changing things up with healthy ingredients.

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  329. Pixel Berry Pie says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    Only buy healthy snacks, instead of the sugary, processed stuff. Kids will eat it if it’s in the house.

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  330. Sylvia Ortiz says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    I buy lots of fruit and cut them up so that they are readily available to snack on.

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  331. heather c says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    I had read that trying new, healthy foods makes you smarter, so that did it.

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  332. janell wagner says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    start them young. My two grandsons LOVE red and green peppers, snack on them all the time since they were 1

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  333. Corey Olomon says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    My kids will eat anything if I put cheese on it!

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  334. Michelle S says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    My daughter loves broccoli so her meals mainly consist of a plate full of broccoli, no joke!

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  335. Gianna says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:12 am

    Lead by example.

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