NANA SAYS WARMER WEATHER BRINGS SEASONAL FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

Parents always struggle with trying to have children and teenagers eat healthy. There never is a problem with sweets and snacks. But a variety of protein food along with fruit and vegetables can be a challenge. With the Canadian growing season in full swing, look locally for those homegrown produce items. If time, a trip to the farm so children can see where food is grown and maybe picking an item or two. Local strawberries are more tasty than imported. Even in our garden our grandchildren love picking the fresh raspberries. As long as children like 2 or 3 vegetables and several fruit they are on a good road to healthy eating. Just keep presenting platters with a variety of food choices and eventually if hungry the food will be eaten. Let's face it- we all have our favourite foods so children are no different. Sometimes fresh with a sauce to dip is a good way to start the vegetable journey. Hard veggies like carrots may be easier for little ones if cooked! Oh picky eaters in children, but I know many adults who are picky eaters too! Then there are those teenagers that can't stop eating! Oh feast or famine- eating is such a controversial topic! Think I will go and have some breakfast now! Healthy of course!