Entry FeedI am officially admitting it. I have a daughter who hasn't eaten a vegetable in the past year.
OK, so she does eat french fries, corn on the cob, and tomato sauce on her pizza.
At her last check-up, I asked the paediatrician about a vitamin supplement. She is growing, drinks her milk, eats lots of protein and carbohydrates. But I can't get fruits and vegetables into her most days. The doctor said I could give her a daily multivitamin supplement.
The pharmacist recommended a gummi one. Just like a Gummi Bear, but with a definite weird after taste. The first day she ate it without complaint. The next day she didn't want one, so I gave her a choice - a carrot, or a vitamin. She chose the carrot then walked around with a chewed-up carrot stuck in her cheek all morning.
I like fruits and vegetables. We always have a cornucopia of fresh produce on hand, and I try to give the kids lots of options. Maybe she'll grow into liking them. I don't want to make meal time into a war, so I try not to get too upset.
But until she starts eating better, I have to say everyone morning... "EAT YOUR VITAMIN!"