Adventures in Nomming Blog
For grown-ups who want to help their littles grow up to be big and strong
Every parent has been there. All green foods have become more terrifying than the monster under the bed, and you start to wonder: can my kiddo really get the nutrients he needs subsisting off of peanut butter and crackers alone? And then you hatch a brilliant plan: hiding the veggies! If they can't see them, they'll eat them and there will be no fighting! #winning??? But hiding veggies in kids' food actually prevents kids from developing a genuine love for all things vegetable.
I made this infographic as an attempt to clarify some of the most salient points from the years of research done on these topics. And, a lot of the good stuff baked into the design of Nomster Chef was inspired by this work.
Not only does whole milk taste better, it is better for you. Skim and low-fat milk have to undergo processing, while whole milk does not. When you are drinking whole milk, you are drinking what has come directly from the cow. Natural is always best. Plus, when fat is removed from skim and low-fat milk, the sugars in milk hit your bloodstream and spike your insulin, putting you at higher risk for diabetes and weight gain.
Did you catch the amazingly awesome six-year-old Chef Kicha on the Ellen show? He is a great example of how much fun kids can have in the kitchen!
Yes, salting the food you make at home is totally fine, and can help your child be willing to try new veggies. But watch out for salt in processed/restaurant foods!
