Convincing kids to eat healthy food isn't easy, unless it tastes good. So use these Great Taste Tips to help encourage healthy eating in your family.
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Add a sprinkle of brown sugar, orange juice, nutmeg and cinnamon to mashed squash, sweet potatoes or canned pureed pumpkin.
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Liven up your veggie side dishes with one or more of the following items - fresh herbs (thyme, tarragon, rosemary, dill, parsley or basil), a low fat vinaigrette salad dressing, lemon juice, grated orange peel, salsa, Parmesan cheese. Add raisins, sliced almonds or pine nuts for something different.
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Mix equal parts of honey and lemon juice - about 30 mL (2 Tbsp) of each. Add to cooked, drained vegetables, like carrots, broccoli or green beans. Heat over medium until glazed - about 2 minutes.
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Don't let your brown bag, veggie-packed sandwich get soggy. Rather than adding tomato or cucumber slices in the morning, pack the veggies slices in a separate container and add them only when you're ready to take your first bite.
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Add fruit - like apples, peaches, kiwi, raisins, strawberries or canned mandarin orange sections - to dark green leafy salads more often. Mix with a sweet, low fat dressing, like a raspberry or citrus vinaigrette, for the ultimate taste sensation.
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