Color and texture make a difference. Children prefer bright colors and interesting textures. Crunchy fruits and smooth pudding make a nice contrast. The bright color of red and yellow bell peppers may entice them to taste. Involve children in the preparation.
Children are more likely to try a food they have helped to prepare.
Even young children can help stir, mash, pour and measure You can lead them to a new food, but you can t make them eat. Never force a child to try a food. If it is not eaten, simply take the food away and present it again at a different time. Follow Canada s guide to healthy eating. Offer new foods from all four food groups Lessons from literature.