Ask Mr. Dad: Would you please pass the white foods?

Dear Mr. Dad : My toddler used to eat pretty much everything. But recently she's become incredibly picky. It's gotten so bad that I can't get her to eat anything but mac and cheese, noodles, and rice. Is there anything I can do to get her back to a healthier diet?

A : What you're describing is a completely normal phase for kids. And every parent has had plenty of experience with toddlers' dramatic pronouncements about what they will or won't eat.Let's face it, ice cream and the cake taste better than broccoli, and if you did not know you need a more balanced diet, you'd probably eat nothing but dessert.

The good news is that somehow or other, most children end up getting enough anything they need to run like crazy all day. But that does not mean you should leave the group eat anything but white food. Your daughter is old enough to understand that we all need a variety of foods - fruits, vegetables, protein, and yes, an occasional cookie. At the very least, she needs to develop healthy eating habits now so she can carry them with her as she grows.

Here are some ways to help her get a more balanced diet:

— Give her plenty of choices, but no Yes or No possibilities. Offering beans or peas is better than asking whether or not she wants beans.

— If you're feeling adventurous, next time you're at the grocery store, have her pick a fruit or veggie no one in the family has had before.

— If there's a food she despises, like broccoli, don't push it. Instead, choose a nutritious replacement, like creamed spinach (but you'll probably have to call it something other than spinach).

— Kids love to dunk, so include ranch dressing for carrots, melted cheese for green beans, yogurt or peanut butter for fruit. But make sure she isn't just licking off the dip.

— Juice contains a lot of sugar so stick with mostly water or milk. When you do serve juice, (and we all do), make sure it's 100 percent and dilute it by adding half water.

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Ask Mr. Dad: Would you please pass the white foods?

But recently she's become incredibly picky. It's gotten so bad that I can't get her to eat anything but mac and cheese, noodles, and rice. Is there anything I can do to get her back to a healthier diet? A: What you're describing is a completely normal



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