I’ve often heard that kids will eat what you put in front of them. I think it’s pretty true for adults too. There’s at least one study that found pressuring kids to eat healthy can increase obesity later on. Instead we can make healthy food choices readily available and lead by example.
I know that when I cut up fruit and/or veggies and put them out with a yummy (healthy) dip, that’s what the kids eat. I also know that it’s way easier to have packaged snacks around, and let the kids fend for themselves.
So then I’m back at “everything in moderation.” Some of the time I prepare and put out healthy snacks, and some of the time they fend for themselves. It’s just as important not to pressure ourselves. What do you think?