Ep. 18 The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiding Foods + Chia Seeds as a Picky Eater’s Nutritional Superhero
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Some 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 planning Links 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 ___________________________________________ If you're raising a vegan baby and are about to start solids, set yourself and your baby up for success by knowing how to offer a variety of foods with my FREE 100+ Plant-Based Foods for your vegan baby. Grab your copy of the handout here: https://vegankidsnutrition.ck.page/50cf6f1673 Connect with me: Website: www.vegankidsnutrition.com Instagram: @vegan.kids.nutrition
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