This entry might not appeal to everyone, or seem important to some, but being a teacher and working with kids everyday and just having a general love for children and being around children. I feel like this is a very important topic that people might not take as seriously as they should, with all this childhood obesity epidemic talk and seeing the result of how bad habits can effect our youth, we NEED to get kids into the kitchen and excited about good for you food.
I feel there are two main ways to get kids excited about food: The first one being to take the kids to the grocery store with you. Let them help pick out fresh fruits and vegetables (this is a great time to teach them how to pick out good, rip and fresh foods). Also let the child pick out something new to try, give them they whole produce section to choose from, knowing that they got the choice to pick will automatically want to eat it when they get home. (I do this as an adult, so dont feel because you dont have children you can't go have fun and try something new then the grocery store)
The second is to cook with them! Get the kids in the kitchen, let them add, mix or make foods they can use there hands. One thing I have learned working with kids is they are more willing to try things when they have had a hand in making it. Sometimes it works out really well to where if the meal does not turn out the way they like they might want to change it and add or take away something and try it again.
You need to be enthusiastic about the food, and show that you, as the adult are willing to try new things and be open, there is no way children will get on board if you are not. Also just because you don’t like something does not mean you should not cook it or buy it for your children, they might love it! Kids learn by example.
Try to remake these at home with kids:
Homemade Pizza (fresh toppings)
Mac and Cheese
Quesadillas
Quesadillas
Hamburgers
Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Omelettes
Make homemade baby food, its much better then the stuff you get at the store
