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Eaters","nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters/","/blog/nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters/","2020-10-01T10:10:26","2023-11-13T21:17:08","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper nutrition is necessary for kids’ growth, and the healthy decision-making skills and eating habits they develop at a young age can set them up for success down the road. By teaching kids to eat a healthy, wholesome diet, you can encourage a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kids-food-creating-positive-relationship/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">positive relationship with food\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that lasts a lifetime. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this is easier said than done. As your little ones grow, so do their personalities and opinions, which are sure to come out at mealtime. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Nurture Life, we understand that many kids are hesitant to approach certain vegetables, whole grains or other new and unfamiliar foods, which can be difficult when you’re trying to get your child to eat more nutritiously. That’s why our team of chefs and registered dietitians has collaborated to develop kid-friendly, well-balanced meals for picky eaters of all ages. Our \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premade meals\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are created specifically for kids who are still learning to try new ingredients, flavors and textures, while also incorporating a full serving of veggies and vital nutrients like protein, fiber and iron that many picky eaters’ diets lack.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca class=\"btn btn-yellow min-w-169 sm:min-w-150\" href=\"/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals&tags=2#\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Meals for Picky Eaters\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need some direction? Here are a few of our favorite \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-friendly meals for picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> straight from Nurture Life’s menu:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Chicken Bites with Green Beans & Roasted Sweet Potatoes\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dish is familiar to picky eaters but packed with balanced nutrition! Our crispy baked Chicken Bites provides 25g of protein, while naturally sweet green beans and roasted sweet potatoes give this meal a kid-friendly source of fiber. It will quickly become your picky eater’s favorite!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters-20201001\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18994\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"meals for picky eaters\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA1-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA1-768x384.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac & cheese is a timeless classic that rarely disappoints even the pickiest eater. Nurture Life’s Mac & Cheese is made with whole wheat pasta, making the meal an excellent source of fiber: one serving of Nurture Life Mac & Cheese provides a quarter\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-mac-cheese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a child’s daily fiber requirements\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We also puree butternut squash into our creamy cheddar cheese sauce, which provides about 60 percent of your kids’ Daily Value of vitamin C.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters-20201001\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18995\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"meals for picky eaters\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA2-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA2-768x384.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Chicken Meatballs with Pasta & Vegetables\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful way to get your kid to try a new food is by pairing it with something they already like, which is why we pair mild-tasting cauliflower with broccoli! Kids will also love our flavorful housemade \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-chicken-meatballs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chicken meatballs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which provide a lean alternative to the traditional beef variety. To round out the meal, we use whole wheat rotini in our pasta, which packs in fiber and B vitamins, important nutrients for converting carbohydrates into energy. Plus our pasta sauce has carrots and butternut squash blended in for extra hidden veggies!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters-20201001\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18996\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA4-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"meals for picky eaters\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA4-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA4-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA4-768x384.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Egg Bite with Mini Pancakes & Sweet Potatoes\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast can be served all day long with this picky eater favorite. With a fontina and Parmesan egg bite, mini whole wheat pancakes and \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deeply roasted maple-glazed sweet potatoes, this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-eggs-maple-sausage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brunch-inspired meal\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a healthier take on an American-style breakfast. Going beyond toaster waffles or sugary cereal, it provides a full serving of organic veggies and filling protein—exactly what your kids need to fuel their day.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters-20201001\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19004\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"meals for picky eaters\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-768x384.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>BBQ Pulled Pork with Carrots & Cornbread\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who says backyard BBQ vibes have to end with summer? With this deliciously balanced meal, you can serve up your\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/bbq-pulled-pork-with-cornbread-muffin-and-carrots-W1/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> kid’s favorite BBQ flavors\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all year long while providing 25g of protein and a full serving of veggies. Featuring a cornbread loaf and glazed organic carrots, this meal has a natural sweetness that makes it a hit with picky eaters—without the need for tons of added sugar or empty-calorie condiments on the side.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters-20201001\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18998\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA3-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"meals for picky eaters\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA3-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA3-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA3-768x384.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/turkey-meatloaf-with-mashed-potatoes-green-beans-fU/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s take on classic meatloaf\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keeps all the kid-friendly flavor and adds \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lighter mix of ground turkey, ricotta cheese and hidden veggies. Served with a side of mashed cauliflower potatoes and organic green beans, our meatloaf delivers comfort without compromising on nutrition.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters-20201001\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18999\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA6-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"meals for picky eaters\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA6-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA6-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA6-768x384.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eater food\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out the “Picky Eater Fav” sticker on 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;\">menu items\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>More Picky Eater Tips!\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging your child to eat a well-balanced diet can be a frustrating process! If you need more \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/easy-toddler-lunch-ideas-mix-match-build-nutritious-plate/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quick tips and picky eating strategies\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/parenting-picky-eaters-no-pressure/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Parent a Picky Eater with Less Stress\u003C/span>\u003C/a> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/picky-eater-kitchen-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Keep In Your Kitchen for Picky Eater Emergencies\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need more personalized picky eater help? Reach out to our dietitians at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:nutrition@nurturelife.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutrition@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ask questions about meals for picky eaters!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters-20201001\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19003\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Final-CTA-1-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"meals for picky eaters\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Final-CTA-1-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Final-CTA-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Final-CTA-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Final-CTA-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":132,"__typename":137},{"node":133,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":134,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-Life-meals-for-picky-eater-header-mobile.jpg","MediaItem","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":144},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":143,"__typename":135},"cG9zdDoxOTAwMA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters/nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters-desktop-header/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nurture-life-meals-for-picky-eaters-desktop-header-880x450.jpg","meals for picky eaters","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":146,"__typename":150},[147,148,149],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":70,"slug":71,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":152,"__typename":263},[153,205,248],{"node":154,"__typename":204},{"id":155,"name":156,"posts":157,"__typename":203},"dGVybToxODg4","food for picky eaters",{"edges":158,"__typename":202},[159,176,187],{"node":160,"__typename":175},{"id":161,"slug":162,"categories":163,"title":169,"excerpt":170,"featuredImage":171,"__typename":174},"cG9zdDoxNTk2Mw==","resolutions-parents-picky-eaters",{"nodes":164,"__typename":150},[165,166,167,168],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":70,"slug":71,"id":69,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"5 New Year’s Resolutions for Parents of Picky Eaters","\u003Cp>Raising a picky eater can feel like an uphill battle, and meals always come with trade-offs. 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Your picky eater has refused to touch breakfast or lunch, and you have a precious few minutes before heading out to the evening’s dance recital, sports practice or playgroup. Your kid needs to eat something, and the only obvious way to make it happen is fast food. 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Lara is the owner/founder of FEED—Forming Early Eating Decisions, a nutrition consulting practice specializing in pediatric nutrition and digestive diseases. Lara has over a decade of experience in clinical practice at two of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in the country, Lurie Children’s Hospital and University of Chicago Medical Center. Lara received her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and M.S. and dietetic internship from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Lara truly enjoys the process of eating (and feeding!), from procuring the ingredients at various grocery stores and farmers markets, to organizing her pantry/refrigerator at home to make it easy to select healthy options, to preparing balanced meals with her children. Whether it be a decadent treat to a hearty, home-cooked meal, there is no greater satisfaction for Lara than enjoying food with her family.",{"url":274,"__typename":275},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f9529e44f2106b72c3da8bb75f11fa0d7f564078b974e916a25b5c58e9fa101e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"title":279,"metaDesc":280,"opengraphUrl":126,"opengraphTitle":124,"opengraphDescription":280,"opengraphImage":281,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":282,"opengraphModifiedTime":283,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":284},"Nurture Life Meals for Picky Eaters | Nurture Life","We know that the picky eating struggle is real. We picked out six Nurture Life meals to help introduce your picky eater to more adventurous options.",{"sourceUrl":186,"__typename":135},"2020-10-01T10:10:26+00:00","2023-11-13T21:17:08+00:00","PostTypeSEO",1751870887820]