8 fun and creative ways to get your kids excited about eating veggies, according to pediatricians

Insider – Erin Hager and Daniel Ganjian

Eating a well-rounded diet is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages.

This is especially true for children, since a balanced diet helps ensure they get all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients needed for their growth and development, says Dr. Lisa Hoang, a pediatrician at Providence Mission Hospital.

But getting kids to eat certain foods, like vegetables, is easier said than done. There can be many reasons why your child may refuse vegetables, from sensory issues to personal preference to trying to assert their independence, Hoang says. 

But there are ways to take the pressure off yourself, and your child, and help encourage them to expand their palate.

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