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Monday, 21 October 2013

Healthy Kids - Exotic Meals - How to introduce exotic foods from around the world to your family!

Introducing children to new foods is important to a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.  It can be we have a one bite rule, basically, you have to try one bite and at least see what it tastes like.  This works well as kids seems to like making funny faces and spitting food into napkins.  Sometimes the first try won’t go over so well but the next time they recognize what you are serving and will be more challenging to get your children to try new things that look and taste totally different.    


Making a trip to the local market is an adventure in itself all of the foreign treats and packaging are a feast for the eyes and senses.  Allow your child the opportunity to choose what you will prepare and help cook so they feel a sense of pride and a connection to the food. 

Japanese themed dinner


Another idea that works well is a theme night where you plan a menu based upon an exotic culture and go with it.  Mexican, Indian, Japanese, Chinese the possibilities are endless!  Beautifying your dining room and table with colourful ethnic themed decorations can make your dinner party a mini vacation to anywhere in world.

African themed table setting
Ethiopian dinner platter

Indian dinner platter

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