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Kids are notoriously picky eaters. Ask parents and they’ll tell you—getting their picky prince or princess to eat healthy food is a daily challenge. But it’s not impossible. The trick is to identify delicious foods that also offer significant nutritional value.
One protein checks all the boxes:
beef.
Along with being delicious, beef contains the important nutrients that growing kiddos need. Beef is especially great for the child who doesn’t eat much. In just one 3-ounce cooked serving, you’re getting 10 essential nutrients, including about half your daily value for protein! For context, to get the same amount of protein in 3 ounces of beef, you’d have to convince your kid to eat 3 cups of quinoa or multiple peanut butter sandwiches!
The Nutritional Value of Beef
When it comes to high-quality proteins, beef provides many nutrients in a smaller serving size with an unbeatable taste. Growing kids need protein. Protein plays an essential role in many bodily functions, including recovery and repair of tissues in the muscles, skin, organs, blood, hair, and nails.
Children who don't get enough protein may experience health issues, including fatigue, poor concentration, slowed growth, bone and joint pain, delayed wound healing and decreased immune response. But with small changes you can protect against protein deficiency.
B6 & B12
Phosphorus
Zinc
Selenium
Iron
Along with protein, beef provides important nutrients:
With all that you do, you can be forgiven if you’re running a little low on imagination at mealtime. We’re here to make cooking for your kids easy! Play our game, which helps you identify what your kids will eat, and then discover a delicious and nutritious recipe featuring beef that your kids are sure to love!
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The buddy system
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The buddy system works across many kid-centric activities, so why not with food? Pair your beef and veggies with cheese or a yummy dip! Consistency here is key. The more often a child sees nutritious food, the more likely he or she will enjoy it.
3 Ways to Help Your Kids Love Eating Beef
Tips from Real Moms:
Fun shapes and surprises for future prep cooks
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Being interactive with your kids at mealtime can go a long way toward getting them to eat nutritious foods! If that fails, surprise them by incorporating beef and veggies in a way they don’t expect!
The exposure method
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As adults, sometimes we forget that new things can be scary. Sometimes, getting kids to try something they’ve never eaten is as simple as slowly exposing them to it!
Kids are notoriously picky eaters. Ask parents and they’ll tell you—getting their picky prince or princess to eat healthy food is a daily challenge. But it’s not impossible. The trick is to identify delicious foods that also offer significant nutritional value.
Along with being delicious, beef contains the important nutrients that growing kiddos need. Beef is especially great for the child who doesn’t eat much. In just one 3-ounce cooked serving, you’re getting 10 essential nutrients, including about half your daily value for protein! For context, to get the same amount of protein in 3 ounces of beef, you’d have to convince your kid to eat 3 cups of quinoa or multiple peanut butter sandwiches!
One protein checks all the boxes:
beef.
Here’s some ideas on how to help your picky prince or princess enjoy healthy foods.
Kids are notoriously picky eaters. Ask parents and they’ll tell you—getting their picky prince or princess to eat healthy food is a daily challenge. But it’s not impossible. The trick is to identify delicious foods that also offer significant nutritional value.
Along with being delicious, beef contains the important nutrients that growing kiddos need. Beef is especially great for the child who doesn’t eat much. In just one 3-ounce cooked serving, you’re getting 10 essential nutrients, including about half your daily value for protein! For context, to get the same amount of protein in 3 ounces of beef, you’d have to convince your kid to eat 3 cups of quinoa or multiple peanut butter sandwiches!
One protein checks all the boxes:
Beef.
Nutritional Value of Beef
Children who don't get enough protein may experience health issues, including fatigue, poor concentration, slowed growth, bone and joint pain, delayed wound healing and decreased immune response. But with small changes you can protect against protein deficiency.
B6 & B12
Phosphorus
Zinc
Selenium
Iron
Along with protein, beef provides important nutrients:
When it comes to high-quality proteins, beef provides many nutrients in a smaller serving size with an unbeatable taste. Growing kids need protein. Protein plays an essential role in many bodily functions, including recovery and repair of tissues in the muscles, skin, organs, blood, hair, and nails.
Vitamins for healthy brains and energy
Which protects cells from damage
Which helps your body use oxygen
The exposure method
03
As adults, sometimes we forget that new things can be scary. Sometimes, getting kids to try something they’ve never eaten is as simple as slowly exposing them to it!
Fun shapes and surprises for future prep cooks
01
Being interactive with your kids at mealtime can go a long way toward getting them to eat nutritious foods! If that fails, surprise them by incorporating beef and veggies in a way they don’t expect!
The buddy system
02
The buddy system works across many kid-centric activities, so why not with food? Pair your beef and veggies with cheese or a yummy dip! Consistency here is key. The more often a child sees nutritious food, the more likely he or she will enjoy it.
The
“Will Your Kid Eat This?”
Play our game
With all that you do, you can be forgiven if you’re running a little low on imagination at mealtime. We’re here to make cooking for your kids easy! Play our game, which helps you identify what your kids will eat, and then discover a delicious and nutritious recipe featuring beef that your kids are sure to love!
IS YOUR KIDDO
For a healthy immune system
Helps build bones and teeth
“One thing I did for my oldest that worked well was to make a Shepherd's Pie. I had him close his eyes and then we gave him a big spoonful that consisted of peas and beef. He said it was tasty and then we told him that he just ate peas and he was surprised that they tasted good. We also like to involve them in the food prep process — both of our kids get super excited to eat what they helped make!"
Tina - mom of two
“Sometimes cutting stuff into fun shapes can help get them excited about foods. Getting kids involved in the prep process is also great for getting them to try new stuff. And when all else fails, hide it in the food they do like, such as pasta, stew, or chili.”
Annalise - mom of two
“My kids really like dips and will eat more veggies if I serve them with a dip. I think consistency is really important too. We always serve one to two veggies with every meal and we eat those veggies too. Lots of modeling.”
Rachael - mom of two
“I’m all about combo bites. Hide the spinach in the beef and cheese. Cheese conquers all!”
Tiffany - mom of two
“When it comes to foods that my kids consider ‘yucky,’ I give them small portions on a plate full of food that they already enjoy. After that, I do routine exposure without added pressure.”
Annalise - mom of two
“My toddler son loves ground beef when I mix it with avocado or guacamole. That way he can feed the ground beef to himself easily because it sticks together — otherwise it’s too crumbly for his current fine motor skills. I also do repetition: apparently, kids need like 25 exposures before you should really give up!”
Kathryn - mom of one
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Will Your Kid Eat tamales?
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Well, no tres leches for them! Just kidding.
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Try this recipe, but maybe hold the hot sauce
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Will Your Kid Eat mushrooms?
LOL, are you kidding me?
All day, every day!
Fear not!
This recipe calls for chocolate! Don't worry mama, the alcohol in the port cooks off.
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For a fun challenge, try this.
Now, Will Your Kid Eat bell pepper?
Never.
Sure!
Have you tried putting ketchup on them?
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For a fun challenge, try this.
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Will Your Kid Eat horseradish?
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Absolutely!
Yeah, that was a silly question.
Try this sweet and savory stuffing.
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