#AskTheExpert what should be a healthy food chart for very very picky eater. my daughter prefers starving over trying new food. doesn't even like cow milk, never took formula milk

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Provide an assortment of healthy foods during mealtimes. The toddler will try at least a couple of the options if you place several before them. Creating a big deal about new foods makes toddlers refuse to try them out.

Ensure that you set regular mealtimes. Having regular mealtimes will help you keep track of what your toddler eats and when. This way your child won’t also snack excessively. Ideally, there should be 3 regular meals with a couple of healthy snacks in between meals.

When trying to include new food in your child’s diet, make sure you include one food at a time. The new food should be given in small quantities. Include one standard favourite food of your toddler’s along with the new food.

Also, when introducing new food to your toddler, try and give it to him when he is really hungry. If he is hungry, chances are he will be willing to try it. For example, you could introduce a few slices of new fruit at his regular snack time.