8 Secrets to Raising Vegetable Eaters

Use our tried-and-true tips for getting kids not only to eat vegetables, but also enjoy them.

Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan
Article: Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, M.S., R.D.
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4. Taste the Sweetness

Some health experts believe the pickiest eaters may be "super tasters" and more sensitive to the bitterness of certain vegetables. However, most kids love and prefer sweet tastes. Roasting vegetables, such as cauliflower, brings out the natural sweetness, which is especially pleasing to children. And don't be fooled by the vegetable's white color; cauliflower is chock full of nutrients (including vitamin C, vitamin B6, and folic acid).
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