Mom Wisdom

Why Don’t Kids Love their Veggies?

Post by Jennifer Donovan in Mom Wisdom | January, 17

It’s not a secret that getting kids to eat their vegetables isn’t easy. We offer our babies veggies first, because they are predisposed to sweet, and even the vegetable purees that they tend to enjoy are sweet vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes and corn. But the healthiest diet includes foods across the color spectrum, and getting kids to eat those green vegetables isn’t always easy. Heck — it’s hard to get many adults to move beyond potatoes!

Kids Won’t Eat Broccoli? Study Suggests Dip Can Soothe Bitter-Sensitivity

Post by Jodie Shield in Expert Advice , Mom Wisdom | December, 20

I’ve never met a parent who’s not familiar with the struggle to get their kids to eat better. And as a mother of three and a Registered Dietician, I know firsthand the challenge parents face to help kids make balanced food decisions, especially when it comes to fruit and vegetables. A recent study has uncovered a reason why kids might not eat their veggies and may provide parents some peace of mind while also bringing peace to the dinner table.

Strike Out on Your own ‘Veggie Adventure’

Post by Small Farm Program in Expert Advice , Mom Wisdom | December, 8

Romanesco, rainbow carrots, party cauliflower and watermelon radishes — the vegetables of the Great Veggie Adventure — are just four of the many vegetables that farm advisors with the UC Small Farm Program have worked with recently.

Meet Tshaka Armstrong: Eating Green Stuff

Post by Tshaka Armstrong in Mom Wisdom | December, 7

Dads, eating your veggies is so very important to the healthy development of our children and, while we all know that, sometimes you don’t even feel like going through the hassle of trying to get them to eat those leafy greens. It’s sooo much easier to just order a pizza and tell yourself, “It has tomato sauce… that’s a veggie right? So, they’re getting their vegetables!” Yeah, been there. Done that. The truth though is that like many things, the key to getting children to eat vegetables is to set the example (something I was terrible at doing when my children were knee high to a turnip).

Meet Kimberly Coleman: Can I Get my Kids to Eat (and Love) their Veggies?

Post by Kimberly Coleman in Mom Wisdom | December, 7

So…have I been able to get my kids to eat their vegetables? Yes. Have I been able to get them to love eating their vegetables? Kind of. Sort of. Maybe. Okay…no. One came into the world loving them and the other one tolerates eating them. What I have been able to do though is to make eating vegetables more enjoyable for my little one. As Sean says, “I used to be a picky eater, but I’m not anymore.” He is mistaken. While he’s definitely not as picky, he is still very particular. That is fine with me though, because I’m pretty particular myself.

Meet Stefania Pomponi Butler: Six Tips For Getting Kids to Eat Their Veggies

Post by Stefania Pomponi Butler in Mom Wisdom | December, 7

My 9- and 7-year-old daughters will proudly tell anyone who will listen how much they love Brussels sprouts, spinach, lima beans, broccoli, and salad—all manner of vegetables that conventional wisdom would have us believe all kids hate. I often wonder if kids are inadvertently taught to hate vegetables because we’ve all been conditioned to believe that that’s supposed to the case. With my own family, my children have the benefit of two parents who love all manner of veggies, and I know it’s at least partly because my husband and I were raised by parents who love veggies as well.

Meet Jim Higley: How Bunnies Learn to Love Veggies

Post by Jim Higley in Mom Wisdom | December, 7

My five-year-old Halloween had all the ingredients to be the best ever. At the time, however, it felt like the worst. And in the end, it probably was one of the top “teachable” moments of my childhood. This was the Halloween my mom made me the costume of all costumes. I was a bunny. (And before you start making jokes, let me remind you that Bugs Bunny was very popular back then!)

Exciting News!

Post by admin in Mom Wisdom | December, 7

We are excited to announce that we’ve expanded our parent panel! This group of Love Your Veggies™ ambassadors now includes a mix of parents across the country, with returning members from last year’s panel and the addition of some new faces (now including a couple dads)! This group of influencers and Love Your Veggies advocates will be regularly contributing to the blog, sharing their personal tips, ideas and experiences for helping to grow kids’ taste for veggies and how ranch dressing can be used as a simple tool to do so. We hope you enjoy getting to know our panelists and reading about their insights on childhood nutrition and healthful eating.

On Reading: Gregory the Terrible Eater Encourages Healthy Eating

Post by Jennifer Donovan in Garden Cassroom , Mom Wisdom | October, 31

I (Jennifer) have enjoyed my association with the Hidden Valley Ranch Love Your Veggies program, and am excited to continue that relationship. I love their mission of encouraging parents and kids to eat more vegetables, and admire their work in …

What We’ve Learned

Post by Jean Marie Gunner in Mom Wisdom | September, 27

As the new school year fires up, Mom Panelist Jean Marie Gunner takes a look back at the past year to summarize key learnings. First on the list? Kids love eating veggies when paired with Hidden Valley Ranch!

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