Kids won’t each spinach!
But not your kiddo and not after implementing my top tips for getting your child to try and YES, ENJOY spinach!
Did you know that studies show that it can take up to 20 exposures to a new food before they may even taste it? Let alone truly enjoyed it! You heard that right! So, sometimes the first best step is focusing on interacting with it, not eating it!
Paint with spinach:
What makes spinach green you say?! Chlorophyll! This fun activity is a great opportunity to expose your child to spinach and also learn about photosynthesis. Set up plain white paper and have your child roll up spinach leaves. As they begin to rub it on the paper, they’ll begin to see the chlorophyll being extracted from the leaves into a beautiful green paint!
Add spinach to family fav recipes:
Spinach is a super nourishing veggie- so let’s add it to some of their fav recipes. Not convinced? Get your kiddo into the kitchen and play chef while they watch spinach turn foods…monster green! Try spinach pesto or added it to baking like cupcakes, loaves or even adding it to waffles & pancakes!
Popeye loves spinach for good reason- it’s a super source of folate, fiber, Vitamin C & K among so many more. Now, let’s break it down for our kids- spinach gives us strong bones, helps us see clearly, helps our bodies fight of bugs and gives us super strength to stay healthy and live longer!
So let’s get our kiddos learning and loving food!
