Hot Dogs or Turkey Dogs?
Lately, there seems to be a lot of buzz about sneaking veggies into kids’ diets. But maybe parents don’t have to be so covert.
A University of Minnesota study found that serving healthy, nutritional school lunches does not lead to a decline in sales nor do they cost more to produce. This contradicts previous studies that found students prefer fatty foods and that healthier meals cost more to make.
Instead of serving hot dogs, the kitchens served turkey hot dogs. Instead of spending more money on processed foods, they bought cheaper nutritional foods and used the extra money to cover higher labor costs.
So it looks like kids are more willing than we thought to chow down on healthy lunches. What do you think? Would your kid eat a healthier school lunch?
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I really like those picky eater tips, very helpful. I'm lucky that my DDs are very eager to eat healthier, and welcome healthy lunches. My husband and I try to set a good example and always have vegetables and fruits at dinner or as snacks. They also like their occasional treats though (ice cream, cookies) and I try to serve those in moderation.