Some toddlers, kids, and teens can be picky eaters when it comes to fruits, vegetables, and anything that might be healthy for them. I know this to be true for my stepdaughters who would rather eat cookies or ice cream over a salad or an apple! You go grocery shopping and when you come home with food items they don't like or want they complain that there is, "Nothing to Eat!" Well maybe with these fun and creative food recipes we might get our kids to eat something we think is better for them...
6. Orange You Glad...
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With this little guy reminding your kids of the fun they have carving out halloween pumpkins how could they resist eating a healthy snack like this! Just take your oranges and do the same you would with a pumpkin; cut around the top to make a lid, carve out the center and get creative with their little smiles! Don't forget to use the orange pieces to mix in with the fruit salad that will fill the center of your "Snack o' Lantern". This makes a great snack for all year and an even better snack for your kid's halloween party! Check out the link for more ideas.
5. Garden of Veggies...
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When your kids come home from school they love showing you all of their art work to display on the fridge, so why not have them create art with their vegetables! Just cut up some cucumbers, carrots, and other veggies you may have, along with some lettuce for the leaves and let your kids get creative making flowers, faces, and all types of works of art. After they are done with their creations take some photos before they dip them in some homemade vegetable dip.
4. Swimming with Tuna Fish...
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Tuna can be a very good source of protein and Omega-3s for a child's heathly diet. It may not always be easy to get your kids to eat foods like tuna but when you make healthy foods fun they might be willing to give it a try. With a few different cookie cutters, vegetable eyes and a cute red pepper smile, your children might just fall in love with this little fish. Try out the recipe on the link for a healthy no-mayo tuna salad.
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