Fruits and vegetables are beneficial to children in a variety of ways. They provide your child with energy, vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre, all of which aid in the treatment of digestive and health issues. They can also assist your child from developing chronic diseases later in life, such as heart disease, stroke, and some malignancies.
However, most children do not consume the necessary five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Dietitian, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, KK Women’s and Youngsters’s Hospital (KKH), a member of the SingHealth group, Ms. Ong Jia Xin, believes it’s normal for children to be picky about what they eat.
Therefore, it is the responsibility of the parents to keep an eye out for their children leaving vegetables on their plates and to find inventive methods to incorporate them into their meals.
Having trouble getting started? Well lucky for you, we gathered 5 tips on how to sneak those nutrient-dense vegetables into your kids’ meals.