tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post6639101161543295132..comments2023-05-14T05:23:21.499-07:00Comments on From the Burbs to the Boonies: Why my picky eater eats veggiesBurbs to Boonieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-10876657710778892832013-09-22T19:23:56.394-07:002013-09-22T19:23:56.394-07:00Thanks, Becca :) It's lots of fun. Good exerci...Thanks, Becca :) It's lots of fun. Good exercise too! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-26781153612947520722013-09-22T19:23:42.343-07:002013-09-22T19:23:42.343-07:00Oh, that is SO hard when one of the parents is pic...Oh, that is SO hard when one of the parents is picky too as they do watch and see what you do. But, as long as they see you eating a variety of things, they will most likely give it a shot too. Textures can be hard, that is a lot of what bothers Brady about certain foods. I need to grow green beans and peas so he will at least give them a chance before gagging! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-51968685559917740712013-09-22T19:21:50.336-07:002013-09-22T19:21:50.336-07:00Funny how necessity turns into something you actua...Funny how necessity turns into something you actually like! Sounds like better college food than mac and cheese! I have found that pushing Brady with something so elemental as eating almost always backfires. He gets disproportionately upset and then that food becomes like an enemy. But a little at a time, in a structured way, with some flexibility and him helping to put food on the table has helped a lot. Thanks for your thoughts, Adelien. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-38173202530335811252013-09-22T19:19:43.499-07:002013-09-22T19:19:43.499-07:00Oh boy, that would be tough! Hmmmm... maybe you ca...Oh boy, that would be tough! Hmmmm... maybe you can find a way to make homemade "junk food" that's actually healthy? Yes, I'll bet if you persist, they will out grow it and open up more. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-32386277716590577492013-09-22T19:18:49.670-07:002013-09-22T19:18:49.670-07:00Yes, that's such a good point! More ownership ...Yes, that's such a good point! More ownership and trusting of what's on their plate. Makes sense to me. Good life skills too. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-17914475209845495552013-09-22T19:18:14.025-07:002013-09-22T19:18:14.025-07:00Wow, I'm amazed he had not had sour cream on t...Wow, I'm amazed he had not had sour cream on tacos. I thought everybody had! But then again my guy would NOT like a taco mixed together. He'd love to have the ground meat, the shell or tortilla separate, the cheese and some green pepper, but put them together and he'd hate it. So strange. But I figure, it's not big deal if he's having what we're having just all separate, ha! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-63085424905913390802013-09-22T19:16:43.932-07:002013-09-22T19:16:43.932-07:00It's funny, but him not liking things mixed to...It's funny, but him not liking things mixed together makes him a healthier eater overall. He wants a meat, grain, veggie, fruit and dairy, that's it. Forget the lasagna or mac and cheese or pizza. Thanks, Roshni! Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-41816603931983421612013-09-22T19:15:47.157-07:002013-09-22T19:15:47.157-07:00I love introducing new things. He doesn't alwa...I love introducing new things. He doesn't always like them, but he knows they exist. And I make a variety of the things he DOES like. My kiddo calls all meats "chicken," ha! It's the funniest thing. He likes them all, just thinks they are all chicken. Thanks for your comment, Regina :)Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-55402099051215709992013-09-22T19:14:26.943-07:002013-09-22T19:14:26.943-07:00That is so interesting, one picky, one open to eve...That is so interesting, one picky, one open to everything. So much of it is their deep down personality and physiology, I think. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-31690972118329517322013-09-22T19:13:43.479-07:002013-09-22T19:13:43.479-07:00I think lots of kids are particular, but so are ad...I think lots of kids are particular, but so are adults! My ex is certain he is a super taster and I've looked it up, it seems like a very real phenomenon. Brady has a hard time with certain textures, they just make him gag. You know, adults cook what they like, so I just don't get making kids eat a lot of something they hate. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-65980114221362602902013-09-21T19:47:00.092-07:002013-09-21T19:47:00.092-07:00That's cool he enjoys helping with the garden!...That's cool he enjoys helping with the garden! :)Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868699575132758063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-60703178489256523402013-09-20T07:26:50.185-07:002013-09-20T07:26:50.185-07:00My husband is an extremely picky eater We are try...My husband is an extremely picky eater We are trying to not let him influence the boys. Unfortunately his is eating vegetables. He is not a texture guy. No cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, pumpkin and so many others. Good luck with your little guy. I like how he takes ownership of the garden and wants to enjoy from his own made things.Jill @ Called To Be A Momhttp://www.calledtobeamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-9475491869783243152013-09-20T04:09:03.664-07:002013-09-20T04:09:03.664-07:00I was a picky when a was a kid. I didn't like ...I was a picky when a was a kid. I didn't like veggies and spicy things till I was in college. I started eating "pecel" (Indonesian salad with cabbage, long bean, spinach, kangkong, green bean sprout, and peanut sauce). I didn't like it, but I had to eat it because it was the cheapest food around my boarding house. My money was almost finished at that time as my parents hadn't send yet. I started enjoying it. Then when I started having date with my husband, we had supper in "Padang' restaurant with its spicy veggies. I loved it. <br />I have been so regretful that I didn't want to try those veggies. Now two of my sons are picky eaters. We try to "force" them eating veggies. Your story is very inspiring to me. Thanks a lot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08557045585192550844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-25295745409307087422013-09-19T19:02:38.506-07:002013-09-19T19:02:38.506-07:00I have two picky eaters. One only wants to eat fru...I have two picky eaters. One only wants to eat fruits, vegetables and chicken which isn't so bad since those foods are healthy at least. My other one just want junk food. I've tried and tried to introduce new stuff to both of them to no avail. I'm hoping they out grow it soon!Colleen @ Mommie Dazehttp://www.mommiedaze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-280914871642343512013-09-19T16:57:47.386-07:002013-09-19T16:57:47.386-07:00Growing a garden is an awesome way to encourage pi...Growing a garden is an awesome way to encourage picky eaters to eat! I also found that getting them to help in the kitchen with meal preparation and menu planning (with guidance of course) worked wonders. They grow it, they plan it, they help make it... it's all trustworthy and edible! :)<br /><br />~Lorelai<br />Life With Lorelai<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-91148458599703141862013-09-19T15:46:04.176-07:002013-09-19T15:46:04.176-07:00Cute picture! My husband is a little picky, so I t...Cute picture! My husband is a little picky, so I thought this was really interesting about having a garden really helping with that. Mine has tried a few new things since we've been married . . . like sour cream on tacos. He was 25 years old before he has randomly willing to try sour cream and found that he liked it. hehe I have no idea what to do to change a picky eater's pickyness though. I think they have to decide for themselves. Jane @ Devoted Sonriserhttp://devotedsonriser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-42167917509819019832013-09-19T15:03:32.868-07:002013-09-19T15:03:32.868-07:00My older one was picky, and like your little chap,...My older one was picky, and like your little chap, he too doesn't like things mixed together. He's become a lot more receptive to eating different foods though he does balk at the beginning every time! I totally support your way of giving it time!Roshnihttp://www.indianamericanmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-85467730435073796612013-09-19T10:13:08.680-07:002013-09-19T10:13:08.680-07:00When our daughter was born, we made the decision t...When our daughter was born, we made the decision that she was going to be exposed to all types of foods. We had friends who had children that would only eat hot dogs or hamburgers. So, she had the opportunity to try many different foods. She loves, and always has, most vegetables and fruits. Meats she eats very sparingly. <br /><br />Her children are also good eaters and absolutely love fruits and vegetables. For the most part they will eat just about any vegetable. Our granddaughter (5) is going through a phase of saying she doesn't like something if she hasn't tried it. But if you get her to try it, she generally likes it.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Regina Partainhttp://www.reginaatthelake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-44762942668715097942013-09-19T09:59:02.912-07:002013-09-19T09:59:02.912-07:00My two kids were born with completely opposite tas...My two kids were born with completely opposite taste buds. My son is picky, picky, picky. My daughter will happily try and eat just about anything. And yes, I'm parenting them the same way. Go figure!Katy @ Experienced Bad Momhttp://www.experiencedbadmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373462146240321888.post-86090454013279958822013-09-19T08:40:23.678-07:002013-09-19T08:40:23.678-07:00I have a picky eater too, and it's not because...I have a picky eater too, and it's not because of any allergies. He simply doesn't like veggies. As he gets older, his tastes are changing so that he'll at least eat them without gagging. <br />I read once where there are people who are 'super' tasters. Green veggies in particular can taste extremely intense. I've always wondered if this wasn't what made Sweet Pea so finicky.<br />Missy Homemakerhttp://missyhomemaker.comnoreply@blogger.com