Sneaky ways to get your kids to eat better

by Missy Chase Lapine the Sneaky Chef

No more “clean plate club.” Teach kids to listen to their bodies’ cues and stop eating when they are no longer hungry. Forcing kids to finish everything on their plate will weaken this natural internal sense and lead to overeating in the future. One great way to have them fill up on healthier foods is to substitute highly nutritious vegetable “fillers” for some portion of a denser calorie meal. For example, a little pureed spinach and blueberries substitutes invisibly into part of a hamburger without anyone knowing the difference (yes, spinach and blueberries!) or try hiding pureed cauliflower in mac n’ cheese. In the end, kids have healthier versions of their favorite foods, with less calories and fat. Find out about many more great ideas like these at www.TheSneakyChef.com.