Mom “I don’t want to eat
broccoli, its taste is weird. I want to eat something different”. I am a mother
of two this is what I get to hear from my kids very often. Isn’t it frustrating
and also annoying. I am tired of trying new recipes and convincing them to eat something healthy. Kids are the worst picky eaters on this planet. I thought
why not to do some web research on the same to know things more in depth and
look out for some solution to curb the their eating problems.
Not everyone but some kids have aversion towards certain food textures, colors and smells etc. One day they may eat a particular meal with full interest and the other day they simply won’t open their mouth to eat their favorite meal.
Latest research from Duke University School of Medicine proves that picky or selective eating habits in kids may point to some psychological disorders like anxiety and depression among them (Source). I thought not to go into the depth of this research rather look out for some other options.
The kids eating nature and behavior has been categorized into three types:
- The normal picky eaters have aversions to a particular food type like broccoli and cabbage.
- Moderate ones prefer to have limited meals. Doesn’t matter if their parents serve special meals after every three hours for them. They will eat always in limit.
- Severe picky eaters are very tough to handle. They are so selective in their food selection and do not prefer to eat with others. They don’t even eat at birthday parties, or any occasion and will often bring their own food. Hence, creating problems for their parents as their eating habits fully interfere with family life.
For those moms who find it hard to deal with their kids, here
is the solution.
