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One of the keys to priming your kids to eat healthier foods, prevent overeating and reduce food waste is the way food is served.
Researchers from Cornell University found children prefer to see six different colours and seven types of food on their plate, while adults are happy with just three.
In another study, they found serving kids meals in adult-sized bowls encouraged them to overeat by 52 per cent and waste 14 per cent more. Luckily, you don’t have to be an Instagram whiz to make food look attractive!
Three tips to plate up like a pro:
Plate a rainbow — Experiment freely with coloured vegies in different shapes, sizes and textures. Be as daring as you like. Size it right — Dish up child-sized portions in small bowls and plates. At least one-third of kids’ plates should be full of colourful vegies. Keep it simple — Transform your midweek meal into a masterpiece with an easy garnish of fresh herbs to fascinate young eyes. Making healthy food look happy will help the plates come back empty. That’s the goal!
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