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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 18:01:09 GMT
I know we had a thread about this a while back with some great ideas...I just wanted to share this pic of my 21 month old grandson eating his "veggie cream cheese". I discovered he liked Philadelphia brand cream cheese with veggies & decided I could make that myself & include more veggies. At first, I ran the veggies through my food processor as he was not liking texture foods, but gradually I started just chopping them. I think you can see in the pic how little cream cheese I use now. We don't even put it on crackers, now he just eats it with a fork. I chop raw, organic spinach, carrots, broccoli, sweet peppers, what ever I have on hand. I let him stand in a chair next to me & let him "help" yes, we make a mess but I don't care.
Darn, I was hoping to be able to add a pic from my phone. Anyway, he is cute! And he eats veggie cream cheese every other day....I take care of him while his parents work. They work long hours and his dinner may be mashed potatoes and a hot dog. So I try to only feed him healthy stuff. He won't eat cooked veggies (or much meat for that matter...but he does love any kind of cheese).
I'm trying to figure out how to add the pic....be patient with me..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 19:38:57 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 19:40:21 GMT
Well, I got the link to the pic on photobucket up there....I'm still trying to figure out how to get a pic here....why does this have to be so hard?
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Post by melanell on Apr 30, 2016 19:42:02 GMT
Cute! I always like the idea of making gradual changes like that. For me it seems easier.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 19:48:18 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 19:53:31 GMT
Cute! I always like the idea of making gradual changes like that. For me it seems easier. I'm getting veggies down him no matter what it takes at this point. When he is old enough to reason with, he will hopefully be more receptive to cooked veggies. He is like his daddy....sensitive to texture and not fond of veggies. His daddy didn't eat fruits either so at least my grandson eats fruit! I offer him a tablespoon of a variety of protein & fruits & veggies every day. Fortunately, he loves cheese & peanut butter. We are also learning about smoothies. Funny how a banana can make a handful of spinach taste good! |
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Post by KelleeM on Apr 30, 2016 19:54:14 GMT
He's a little cutie! Good job getting him to enjoy his veggies!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 20:09:45 GMT
He's a little cutie! Good job getting him to enjoy his veggies! Thank you! |
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Post by pmm on May 1, 2016 1:48:23 GMT
Great idea! He is adorable.
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Post by AussieMeg on May 1, 2016 3:24:02 GMT
So sweet!! Here is the picture:  Open the picture in Photobucket. Over on the right is a box that says "Share this photo". Click on the box that says "Direct" and that will copy the URL link. Then on your post here click on the "Insert Image" icon and copy (CTRL V) the link in the "Image URL" box - take out the http:// first though. Done!! |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2016 5:34:44 GMT
Awe he is super.cute! I know there are several books that help you use pureed veggies mixed in with food they will eat. Like cauliflower mixed in with mashed potatoes, etc. Getting children involved in fixing veggies helps too. My friend's 2 1/2 year old inc said, "Mom respect my boundaries, I don't want to eat peas." It was hilarious buy without missing a beat she said, "The boundary is that you have to eat a vegetable. Would you rather it be carrots or peas?" He chose the carrots. I think he felt like he had more control and ownership over that choice and it empowered him. I swear that kid is going to be a lawyer one day.  ? |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2016 7:13:22 GMT
Thank you, AussieMeg! And that is funny about your friend's son and the choice, Me.
With my grandson, I think it is about letting him "help" and standing on a chair at the kitchen counter. He loves to do that & eats so much better there.
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Post by ExpatBackHome on May 1, 2016 12:02:43 GMT
Cute photo! I'm one that has a hard time getting my kids to eat veggies. I do want to say that I think it's wonderful that you feed your grandson healthy foods. My kids' grandparents think visits should include as much junk food as possible.
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Post by Grom Pea on May 1, 2016 15:01:33 GMT
surprisingly my ds really liked the veggie patty samples at Costco from Don Lee farms. I bought them and both of the kids can't get enough. They also like broccoli roasted and seasoned with grill mates. However if my son is eating Chinese noodles and I attempt to sneak in a leaf of veggie he will emphatically refuse. I guess Costco needs more veggie samples :-)
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2016 17:26:16 GMT
Never thought about veggie patties, thanks for that idea!
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Post by anniefb on May 1, 2016 18:38:02 GMT
Very cute!
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Post by milocat on May 1, 2016 19:17:34 GMT
Good job coming up with some way he'll eat some veggies. My 15 yo DD still won't eat cooked veggies, except carrots. Doesn't really matter as long as you're eating veggies, there are plenty of people that won't eat a vegetable at all.
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