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Organic, Please
Converting "Conventional" Kids to Organic
By Jacqueline M. Duda
Employ creative tactics. "Make funny faces with fruits and veggies," says Dr. Pennington. "You can disguise the flavors as well," adds Dr. Greene. "Combine organic oranges and carrots in a muffin, for example, and decrease the amount of oranges gradually, while increasing the carrot content."
Stephanie McGovern, a Maryland mom of four, cautions to avoid opting for something "quick." "I carry apple slices and raisins whenever we leave the house," she says. She purchases many quick and easy to prepare products at her local co-op.
"I focus on the educational aspect with my own children to avoid the temptation of outside influences," says McGovern. "My 7-year-old can read, and she is aware that corn syrup is not something our family consumes. We discuss preservatives and chemicals and I make them aware of the risks."
In addition, McGovern offers vegan and organic menus when hosting her children's birthday parties, and guests love it. "We have many tastier alternatives and choices because of the rise in the natural food industry," she says.
So prepare yourself, and your children, as you embark on this somewhat perilous, but highly beneficial, journey toward providing a healthier future and a lifetime of well-being. By applying the principles of patience, consistency and enjoyable and easy-to-prepare food substitutions, you needn't fear switching your conventionally bred preschoolers to organics.
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