Do y’all consider the fruit/veggie pouches as a replacement for a serving of veggies/fruit?

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My son has refused to eat any kind of veggies. So I’ve resorted to the veggie and fruit pouches that way he can get that serving. Any recommendations or comments?

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I mean. Lots of little kids go through a picky stage and live. Don’t stress too much. 
If it makes you feel better (cause it helps me) give him a multivitamin. Also just offer and sometimes sneak in whatever you can. 
There’s lots of little kids that grow up perfectly normal and healthy and won’t eat a vegetable without coercion or trickery. 
Also my kid won’t eat vegetables without ranch so you can try that too

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Uhm. I feel her what she will eat. Some days it is just noodles....so score if a kiddo will eat one of those pouches.....

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More so fruits than vegetables. But if it's all she is willing to eat that meal then its better than nothing. You gotta pick your battles.

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I’d say yes include that with the meal but still serve the actual veggie too. That way there’s still exposure. I follow veggiesandvirtues and kids.eat.in.color on Instagram and they have lots of great tips and ideas and words if encouragement.

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If you can, you can make your own to avoid the added sugars but honestly it’s better than nothingwhen they are super picky! Also if he’ll eat fruit you can just offer more whole fruit. Fruits have a lot of the same vitamins as vegetables and the natural sugars plus fiber are good for growing kids. I try and buy a rainbow of fruits and veggies. My kids will usually devour the fruits (they especially love clementines, grapes and strawberries) and leave most of the veggies. They love spaghetti so I blend extra veggies into my sauce and “meatballs” too. Also works with some desserts like banana bread and muffins (add some shredded carrot or zucchini). Also depending on age keep in mind a serving size is a LOT smaller so a couple bites of a veggie could be reasonable amount for under 3 years old.

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Too much artificial sugar is added to those. Best not to give him an option.  Put fruit in front of him and he doesn't eat anything else till its half gone.

Do y’all consider the fruit/veggie pouches as a replacement for a serving of veggies/fruit?

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