Veg Out! How to Get Your Children to Eat Fruits and Vegetables

I recently had lunch with a registered dietician. I let her order for me! What better way to know that I was eating the right thing? Our conversation led to her dispelling many of the food myths I'd heard over the years. She conceded that nutrionists differ on everything but one thing - fruits and veggies. We need a lot of both, but most Americans are not eating enough.

Many a parent struggles to eat the right foods. How much greater is the challenge to feed our children what's best. This article outlines creative and practical suggestions for parents to solve that dilemma. Parenting six young children of my own, I am all to familiar with the mantra, "Eat your veggies." Illustrated here are some clever solutions, including a sidebar of helpful resources and recipes. (858 words + 190 word sidebar)