Sprinkling lightly with white sugar or brown sugar can add taste satisfaction and help prevent browning of some fruits. Let children assist with cooking. For the salad, they can spin the lettuce in the lettuce spinner, wash tomatoes or celery, and then toss in a large bowl. In a food processor add fruit or vegetables to cream cheese or ricotta cheese and blend until thoroughly whipped. The mixture makes a great spread for bagels, English muffins, or toast.
Kids pick up good habits from their parents.
Set an example by eating healthful foods yourself, including plenty of vegetables. If you eat and enjoy your vegetables, children will learn they taste good. Just as fruits and vegetables can be fun, desserts can be healthful. Serve youngsters fruit yogurts and sorbets, fruit and grain cookies and muffins, or angel food cake topped with fresh fruit.