Ep. 18 The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiding Foods + Chia Seeds as a Picky Eater’s Nutritional Superhero

Send Karla a messageSome of the most common challenges I continue to hear from vegan parents like yourself is how to feed, what to cook, and what foods to focus on for your vegan picky eater.In today’s episode, we discuss a common feeding practice to “get” picky eaters to eat a particular food they’re avoiding or refusing to eat—hiding foods in mixed or prepared dishes. I share my honest thoughts about this feeding practice and what you can do instead to help your picky eater broaden their food acceptance. I’ll also share why chia seeds are a great daily use for supporting the growth of your vegan picky eaters. Here’s what we cover: >> A recap of my own experience with picky eating with my oldest daughter>> The most common food where foods are hidden for picky eaters>> Why hiding foods for your picky eater is a disservice to their feeding journey>> How hiding foods can make picky eating behaviors worse>> The nutrients of chia seeds and why they are great for your vegan picky eater>> Ways to use chia seeds in your meal planningLinks mentioned in the episode>> Blog Article - 26 Vegan Meal Ideas for Toddlers and Kids>> Episode 12 - How I do it: Boost Vegetable Intake with these 5 Strategies>> Vegan Kids Cookbook>> FREE Picky Eating Guide___________________________________________Want to learn what supplements your vegan kids need at each stage of their growth? Grab the FREE Supplement Checklist so you can feel confident you're providing everything they need to support their growth and development. Click here to grab the FREE Supplement ChecklistConnect with me: Website: www.vegankidsnutrition.comInstagram: @vegan.kids.nutrition