16. Planning Meals for Picky Eaters: Simple strategies to avoid over-catering to fussy behaviours

In this episode, Georgia and Jane explore the challenges and strategies of meal planning for families with picky eaters. They discuss the importance of balancing a child's food preferences without overly catering to them, aiming to introduce a variety of foods to expand their palates.They explore strategies to help children become more interested and accepting of new foods while highlighting the importance of setting realistic expectations and being patient with the gradual process of broadening a child's diet.Key Takeaways:How to use familiar foods as a base and slowly introduce new ingredients to encourage children to expand their palate without overwhelming them.Ways to engage kids in the cooking process, from planning and shopping to simple tasks in the kitchen, to increase their interest and willingness to try new foods.The key to fostering positive meal timesFor more expert support, check out our Raising Well Nourished Kids online programFor support creating nutritious lunchboxes simply, take a look at The Lunchbox Formula online programFollow on Instagram @wellnourishedkids