The food preferences of the little ones are influenced by the way we offer them food, so when preparing meals we must take into account that the presentation of the dishes is key for children to accept food better.
The same food presented in one way or another can cause the child to reject it or not. That's why we have to offer you the dishes of the most attractive way possible, although without masking flavors, to avoid the one known as neophobia, or fear of trying new foods.
The amount of food, the mixture of colors on the plate and even the way we have the food on the plate influence the eating habits of the little ones. Let's look at some tips that we should keep in mind to make the dishes more attractive to children.
* Many colors: The more colors the plate has, the more attractive it is. They prefer dishes that gather up to six different colors, unlike adults, who prefer up to three colors.
Advertising* Variety of foods: It is very important to offer varied foods so that the child gets used to trying new flavors. Vegetables are the most common problems, but it is not good to camouflage them, but to combine them in an attractive way without hiding the flavors.
* Dishes not too full: children show a preference for dishes that are not too full, that is, in which there are free spaces. Dishes overflowing with food are not recommended, however, if small quantities are served there is always the option to repeat.
* Figures with striking form: If a child is presented with food on a plate forming a smiling face and placed in a casual way, they will undoubtedly find the smiley face dish more attractive. We have to put a little imagination and create attractive dishes such as this fun snack of apple and cheese caterpillar or this nice spaghetti nest with meatball birds.
The presentation of the dishes is key for children to accept food betterTherefore, following these simple tips and putting a good dose of imagination will help them eat better.
