Melanie Hall, MI, RD
Mom of Two
I have a no frying rule in my kitchen, so I have tried oven frying everything, chicken, tofu, catfish, plantains, you name it! I also use crushed cereal instead of bread crumbs for all these recipes, it’s cheaper and faster than buying or making breadcrumbs. I just put corn or rice cereal in a resalable bag and let my youngest crush it with a rolling pin.
Sarah Ludmer, RD
Mom of Two
Eating veggies was always tough for my oldest. I would cut them up in different shapes but it just wasn’t his favorite. We decided to grow a couple tomato plants in pots the next summer and he decided to take one off the vine and eat it like an apple. He loved it and it is now his favorite vegetable. Sometimes it just takes a new environment and repeated exposure to new foods.
Courtney Placinta, MPH, RD
Mom of Two
My kids eat dinner at 4 pm! Even as a dietitian, feeding my kids can be really challenging. My youngest is hesitant to try new foods, and my oldest wants a snack every 2 hours. At the end of the school day, my kids are HANGRY, and regardless of how many snacks or what types of snacks I provide, they were still begging for dinner, but dinner was a joke. I now take the opportunity to feed them an early dinner when we get home. They are more likely to try new foods, eat more of it, and be content for the rest of the evening.