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10 Nifty Ideas to Get Kids to Eat Fish
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By Kate Miller
When my son was young, he cringed at the mention of fish and getting him to eat fish
was like the end of the world. I have a big problem with him staring at his plate
with disgust and going “eeww...yucky!” with each tiny bite. I was worried that he
is not getting enough brain food – after all, cold water fish such as salmon and
tuna are reputed to contain bountiful amounts of omega-
Th truth is getting kids to eat fish is not that impossible, you just need to make extra efforts, and know some really clever tricks.
But before anything else, you have to know that fish contains numerous bones and it is very dangerous for young children. One tiny little stray bone/mishap can turn your kids off fish for good. So, you must be super picky when it comes to bone. Flat fish fillets are generally free from bones as are fillets of monkfish and rock salmon. And, the pin bones remaining in round fish fillets are easy to remove.
Although salmon have the highest omega-
1. If you always bake fish for your kids, look at other ways to prepare it. Fish is a versatile ingredient and there are numerous ways to cook fish – pan fry, poach, grill or disguise it in pies or lasagnas, make fish tacos, fish cakes and so on. Be creative, there must be something which your kids like!
2. If your little one is a picky eater, and prefers fried foods on his dinner plate, then cook fish that way. The trick is to lightly dust the fish with cornmeal instead of heavy breading. Trust me, kids will love the crunch.
3. When you prepare fish, keep it moist for easy swallowing as some fishes are hard
and kind of "rubbery" when kept for long hours without warming up. You can poach
any type of fish, especially white-
4. Another idea to get your kids to eat fish is by mixing it up. Try this kid-
5. Many kids are great fans of cheese, and one yummy way to their tummies is to bake the fish until it is half done and then cover it in shredded cheddar cheese. Heat and serve right away.
6. Kids are attracted by shapes and colors, so experiment with fun shapes and sizes.
Use cookie cutters to make fancy shapes such as stars, hearts, diamond, circles or
cut up fish into bite-
7. Present fish meals in an interesting way – make smiley faces on the fish with herbs and olives, and let kids build towers with fish fingers, you might want put a marinade into a squeeze bottle and let your kids decorate their fish meals.
8. Letting your kids help in the kitchen is another nifty idea to get them excited about the meal and look forward to it. For example, young children can help sprinkle seasonings like salt, pepper and garlic.
9. I am not sure about your children but my kids love dips with almost everything.
So, I serve fish sticks or bite-
10. Get your children to eat fish by sneaking it during snack time. Try making sweet potato salmon cakes, topping crackers with tuna salad or try mixing canned wild salmon with mayo or plain Greek yogurt for a healthy afternoon snack.
Fish is a good source of protein for growing kids and should be included in every kid's diet. If you are not having much success the first time round, never give up. With a little patience and some time, your kids will eventually eat fish and love it too! Good luck!
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