In this episode of TWT, Jackie learns about The Adam Project which is an organization that utilizes geo-targeting in order to help authorities find missing children. Jackie also visits the Echo Museum and meets with people from Little Davinci to talk about vitamins and children’s health. Ultimately, as parents, we all want our kids to be safe and healthy. Vitamins are a very important part of that equation, but so is a balanced diet with protein, fruits, and the dreaded veggies. It can often feel like pulling teeth trying to get our kids to eat their veggies, but there are easier ways to get those nutrients into their system than trying to negotiate with your three-year-old at the dinner table:
Disguise them in sauces
One way to trick your kids into getting their nutritional needs is to add veggies into sauce recipes. Taking a little extra time to make your own spaghetti or alfredo sauce can save you the headache of trying to get them to eat a side of carrots at dinner time. You can easily add cauliflower to an alfredo recipe or blend other veggies like carrots, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes (obviously) into a yummy pasta sauce.Put them in baked goods
You’re obviously never going to have a problem getting your kids to eat muffins or pancakes- just the words alone get your kids smiling and banging the table excitedly. Well, since you’re creating the batter for these goods anyway, it can be simple to add in some veggies to increase the nutritional value of these tasty treats. Using ingredients such as sweet potatoes, carrots, or avocados can add moisture to whatever you’re baking, thereby decreasing the amount of oil necessary. Even veggies like zucchini, broccoli, or spinach can be added by using a food processor to blend them.
