My toddler's brain is like a sponge - it absorbs EVERYTHING! I gave him a piece of a chocolate chip cookie one day and now everyday he says, "cookie", "cookie" and he even says it like the Cookie Monster! I could kick myself! Not that chocolate chip cookies are bad, but I would rather he ask for more strawberries! Thankfully, he does that too. The great thing is, all foods are new and different to the toddler's palette. Your children's eating habits are developed early in life and will will remain with them as they get older, so offering healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grain snacks are essential. Don't worry if they turn their nose up at something at first. Chances are, they will take a liking to it sooner or later if you keep offering it. Try offering the foods in fun, colorful and creative ways.
Familyfun.com has lots of fun and healthy recipes like this whole grain banana and peanut butter hot dog!
Practice what you preach. Children imitate what the adults in their lives do so if they see you making healthy food choices, they will most likely do the same too. For more fun and healthy recipes visit Stroller Strides resource page.
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