That's why you should shoot for a balanced week rather than a balanced meal. Toddlers like to graze on nutritious nibbles throughout the day. In fact, eating a number of mini-meals is more physiologically correct than eating three big meals. Use an ice cube tray or a muffin tin and put bite-sized portions of nutritious foods in each compartment. Require him to sit and eat rather than carry food around the house.
Toddlers love to dip, so reserve a couple of compartments in the nibble tray for nutritious dips.
Many busy toddlers would rather drink their meals than eat them. It s amazing what toddlers will take through a straw that they'd never dream of eating from a plate. Since young children love toppings, a trick we've often used is putting nutritious, tasty favorites on top of new and less desirable foods. Top toppings include melted cheese, guacamole, yogurt, tomato sauce, applesauce, peanut butter, and light cream cheese. Make veggie art.