Food selectivity: 5 recipes to introduce healthy habits

Introducing healthy eating habits to selective children can be a challenge, but also an opportunity to create a positive relationship with food. To help with this process, here are five delicious recipes that can help introduce new foods and encourage balanced eating:

Fruit Smoothie: Smoothies are a fun and tasty way to include a variety of fruits in children's diets. Try combining fruits such as bananas, strawberries, mangoes and pineapples with natural yogurt or vegetable milk. Add in some veggies, like spinach or kale, for an extra nutrient boost. Smoothies are refreshing and can be served as a snack or with meals.

Colorful omelette: An omelette is a great way to introduce vegetables into children's diets. Beat eggs with a little milk, salt and pepper. Add chopped vegetables such as spinach, peppers, tomatoes and onions. Cook over low heat until firm. You can also add grated cheese for an extra kick of flavor. Serve with whole grain bread or toast for a complete and nutritious meal.

Vegetable wrap: Prepare a healthy wrap with a variety of colorful vegetables. Use a whole-wheat tortilla and stuff it with lettuce, shredded carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, and any other vegetables your child likes. Add a protein source like chicken or tofu and a light sauce like spiced yogurt or mustard sauce. The wraps are practical, can be taken as a snack and are a fun way to consume vegetables.

Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce: Instead of using ready-made pasta sauces, try making homemade tomato sauce with fresh ingredients. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, add chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes are soft, then puree in a blender to obtain a smooth sauce. Serve over whole-grain pasta and add vegetables such as broccoli, peas or spinach for a complete and nutritious meal.

Fruit Kebabs: Make colorful fruit kabobs for a fun and healthy snack. Use wooden sticks and stick pieces of fruit such as strawberries, grapes, watermelon, pineapple and kiwi. You can also add white cheese cubes for a different flavor combination. Fruit skewers are a fun way to encourage fruit consumption and can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert.

These recipes are just a few ideas to introduce healthy eating habits to selective children. Remember to adapt recipes according to preferences