Journey of a Picky Eater

Check out the full Episode 16 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Grace Vilches, marketing coordinator at Produce for Kids. Grace shares her journey from picky eater to healthy eater. She shares advice and tips on how to get kids to try new foods and gives parents everywhere some relief that a picky child doesn't have to grow up to be a picky adult. As south Florida native, Grace grew up in Miami surrounded by delicious Cuban food and a love for family. When she isn't connecting with the Produce for Kids audience on social media, you can find her watching cooking videos, catching up on her favorite Netflix series, and looking for new foodie spots to check out on Yelp. NEW Healthy Bites! Today, we're snacking on Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites. Perfect to throw in your bag or in a lunchbox for a sweet and salty snack. Find them in your local grocery store or purchase on Amazon. Pistachio Chewy Bites with Cranberries Pistachio Chewy Bites with Blueberry Infused Cranberry with Coconut Pistachio Chewy Bites with Plum with Date Nectar Variety Pack with all three Relevant Links: 5 Ways to Please Picky Eaters How to Stop Short-Order Cooking for Your Family 6 Ways to Get Kids to Try New Fruits & Veggies 10 Veggie-Packed Recipes Kids Will Love 8 Ways to Lighten Your Holiday Menu + Free eCookbook Other Podcast Episodes: Episode 2: Dealing with Picky Eaters Episode 5: Navigating First Foods Episode 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep Episode 14: Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids Time Stamps 2:35 Grace's Picky Eater Beginnings 6:05 Making Decisions on Food Choices 9:45 Healthy Bites Break with Setton Farms 12:25 Strategies for Parents of Picky Eaters 20:15 Shifting from Picky Eater to Healthy Eater 28:30 Final Tips for Families