#asktheexpert my son is only sev namkeen biscuit he is not eating home food like roti dal chawal please guide me what to do

A. It’s common for toddlers to prefer snacks like sev, namkeen, and biscuits over home-cooked meals, but it’s important to gradually shift them to healthy eating habits. 1️⃣ Why Does Your Son Prefer Snacks? ✔ Texture & Taste Preference – Sev, namkeen, and biscuits are crunchy and flavorful, while dal-chawal is soft. ✔ Low Appetite Due to Snacking – If he eats snacks frequently, he won’t feel hungry for meals. ✔ Habit & Comfort Food – If he is used to eating these, he will resist other foods. ✔ Teething Issues or Sensory Sensitivity – Some kids dislike certain food textures. 2️⃣ How to Make Him Eat Healthy Home Food? ✅ Stop Easy Access to Junk Food: 🚫 No sev, namkeen, or biscuits before meals – Keep them out of reach and give only as an occasional treat. 🚫 No milk right before meals – It can reduce appetite. ✅ Make Meals Fun & Attractive: 🥗 Give Finger Foods – Offer small roti rolls, vegetable sticks, or dal-chawal balls instead of plain food. 🍱 Use Different Shapes – Cut rotis into stars, make colorful rice with veggies. 🍽 Let Him Eat on His Own – Give him a plate with different small portions. ✅ Slowly Mix His Favorites with Healthy Food: 👉 Sprinkle crushed sev on dal-rice or mix a little namkeen with upma. 👉 Make biscuits at home using atta, jaggery, and ghee. 👉 Give homemade snacks like murmura, roasted makhana, or peanut chikki. ✅ Set a Meal Routine: 🕒 Fix meal times and don’t replace meals with snacks if he refuses food. 🌟 Offer food every 2-3 hours but let him feel a little hungry before meals. 3️⃣ What to Do If He Still Refuses? ✔ Stay Patient – It takes time to change food habits. ✔ Eat Together – Let him see family members eating healthy food. ✔ Involve Him in Cooking – Let him pick vegetables or mix dough. ✔ Avoid Forcing – Offer food with love and let him explore.