Parents, are your little ones avoiding veggies but gobbling up fruit? You’re not alone! We’ve got a tip from children’s dietitian Lucy Upton, who has some reassuring advice to share. If your child is more into apples and bananas than carrots and peas, Lucy says: “Keep calm.”
She explains that fruit and veg are in the same food group for a reason. Despite all the online chatter, fruit is packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and fibre, just like veggies. So, if your child is munching on a lot of fruit, they’re still getting plenty of the good stuff they need to grow healthy and strong.
Lucy urges parents not to worry too much about natural sugars in fruits—little ones need energy-rich foods for all that rapid growth! Of course, keep offering veggies and make them part of their food exploration, but don’t stress if they prefer fruit for now.
Parents who caught Lucy’s advice on TikTok are feeling the relief! One parent shared: “With an 18-month-old who loves fruit but thinks veg is the enemy, this makes me feel so much better!” Another said: “Always offer veg but don’t stress about it.” And yet another parent is just riding the fruity wave, hoping their child will warm up to broccoli soon.
Remember, you’re doing great! Keep offering a variety of foods and trust that your child’s taste will continue to evolve. 🍎🥦