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Foods","introduce-healthy-kids-meals","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/introduce-healthy-kids-meals/","/blog/introduce-healthy-kids-meals/","2020-08-12T16:28:36","2024-10-15T13:13:39","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you’ve got \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the house, any and every meal can feel like a face-off. Nurture Life’s Kid Meals have been thoughtfully crafted to delight even the most stubborn head-shaker at the table—but as with any new food, a few intentional strategies can definitely ease the transition. Use the simple guide below to help introduce Nurture Life to your family’s table and get even your pickiest eaters on board with what’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30603 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>1. Before Mealtime: Build Excitement\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before your Nurture Life box arrives, you can hype up your kids for what they’ll be eating. Talk to them about the meals that are coming, and set a fun visual cue with a weekly “menu board.” Use dry erase markers on the fridge or hang a chalkboard listing out meals for the week. You could even have your kids write the menu or decorate it, giving them a chance to look forward to their favorite meals—\u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to know in advance which days will include something new. (Setting expectations is a key strategy when managing \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your Nurture Life package arrives, have your kids help you open the box and look at each meal before putting it in the fridge. Serving as the official box-unpacker or fridge-placer will \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/overcome-picky-eating-involving-child/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help your kids feel involved in the meal process\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even before mealtime rolls around.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s creative packaging can also inspire some silly, interesting and insightful conversations. Use the whimsical food friends on our meal boxes to invent fun stories or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/parenting-picky-eaters-no-pressure/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chat about food in a non-pressuring way\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—another helpful strategy for making \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feel more relaxed.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>2. During Mealtime: Make Your Kids Comfortable\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips for serving Nurture Life Kid Meals in a positive, kid-friendly way:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Give your child choices.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allowing your picky eater some options will provide a sense of control and make them feel more comfortable, even when the meal itself feels new and scary. Instead of letting them dictate the meal served, let them choose their \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/getting-kids-eat-6-helpful-picky-eater-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite picky eater utensils\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or introduce some themed plates, cups or silverware to make mealtime more fun.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Talk about the meals.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintain an open conversation with your kids as they’re trying their first Nurture Life meals. Ask open-ended questions and express genuine curiosity about what your child is tasting, thinking and feeling.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Talk about food in general.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can also open up a conversation about what goes into healthy \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Explain how balanced nutrition—especially veggies!—are good for our bodies and give us energy to do the things we love. Instead of focusing on “bad for you” foods, try to frame it positively: “If you eat your veggies, you’ll be able to run faster on the soccer field.” (For more tips on speaking to your kids about food, check out our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/talk-kids-weight-positive-way/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight talk guide\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/young-athlete-nutrition-plan/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">young athlete nutrition plan\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Avoid pressuring them to eat.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your child may not accept the new meal right away, and that’s totally normal. It can take 6–15 times for a kid to accept a new food—and even more for some \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! As much as possible, let your child explore the meal on their own without trying to cajole them into eating or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/rewarding-picky-eaters/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offering other food as a reward\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your child rejects it, there’s always tomorrow to try again.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Welcome questions. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether they’re asking why green veggies are healthy or how Nurture Life makes their \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/bbq-pulled-pork-with-cornbread-muffin-and-carrots-W1/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBQ Pulled Pork\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, encouraging questions—and answering them honestly—will help your kids feel more knowledgeable and invested in healthy choices. If you get stuck on a question, consult the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/complete-guide-our-nutrition/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life nutrition guide\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or contact our childhood nutrition experts at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>3. After Mealtime: Get Your Kids’ Reviews\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your first order, reflect on which meals your kids loved right away and which foods may call for more exposure.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Rate your meals\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use Nurture Life’s meal rating feature to give feedback on your kid’s meal preferences. Rate each meal 1–5 stars and add notes based on your kid’s reaction. Don’t be afraid to ask your child directly what they liked or didn’t like!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Choose meals for next time. \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider getting some of your kids’ favorites from their first order while mixing in new foods to help gradually expand their palates. Trust us—\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/change-picky-eaters-mind-7-foods/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even picky eaters can change their minds\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that it can take up to 15 times for \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eaters \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to accept a new food, so you might not see amazing success with your very first Nurture Life order. Try not to stress when your child inevitably rejects something on their plate; with some foods, there’s simply no substitute for time, patience and repeated exposure. You’re doing everything right, so just keep at it!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>What to Order: Set Your Kids Up for Success\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re fortunate to have more adventurous eaters in the family, then you won’t need much advice from us on selecting the right \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?currentPage=1&navItem=kid-5-12-yrs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kid Meal menu\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has diverse flavors, textures and colors to excite kids of any age—from those heading off to Pre-K to those in their teen years. Each meal has been crafted with input from registered dietitians for balanced, age-appropriate nutrition from veggies, complex carbs, healthy fats and proteins. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your more adventurous eaters might immediately love the warm spice of our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/chicken-biryani-V4/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Biryani\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the flavorful depth of our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/chicken-vegetable-dumplings-with-edamame-T4/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Dumplings\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the hint of sweetness of our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/teriyaki-salmon-with-rainbow-veggie-rice-AU/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teriyaki Salmon\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But don’t worry; if you \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don’t\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have little flavor explorers at home, we’ve definitely got options for you.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Get \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Meals for Picky Eaters\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of our Kid Meals are tagged as \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picky Eater Favs\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which means they’ve been created with \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in mind. They’ll keep your kids comfortable with familiar flavors while still providing a\u003C/span> \u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serving of veggies on every plate.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the CDC, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/fycsdept/2014/09/16/getting-children-to-eat-fruits-veggies/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93% of kids in the United States aren’t getting enough vegetables\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may not be so surprising for those of us with \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the table! Nurture Life provides a healthy, veggie-filled alternative to picky eater classics—for example, by mixing butternut squash into our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac & Cheese\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or blending veggies and lentils into the red sauce of our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/veggie-ragout-pasta-with-fresh-mozzarella-b0/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggieful Pasta\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, our \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picky Eater Favs\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren’t only for \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> don’t necessarily have to stick with the specially tagged meals. All of our Kid Meals make for easy, \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-friendly dinner ideas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so there’s no bad choice on the menu.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Sample Week of \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Healthy Meals for Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picky eater or not, we recommend ordering multiples of the same Kid Meal, so you can offer several taste exposures and gently ease your child into the new food. 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