Healthy Eating 101 Healthy Eating for Kids Clean Plate Club: Healthy Ideas for Picky Eaters Got a picky eater or two on your hands? Try these healthy eating ideas and kid-approved recipes. By Penelope Wall Penelope Wall Instagram Penelope Wall is EatingWell's digital content director. She has a bachelor's degree in English and studio art and a minor in French from Middlebury College. Growing up in Vermont with a Puerto Rican father and English mother, Penelope's exposure to different food traditions has always been quite varied and diverse. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 2, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email We know the struggle is real when it comes to getting your kids to eat-or even try-their vegetables and other healthy foods. But don't give up! Research suggests that it can take 10 to 15 tries before a kid will actually eat-and like-a new food. So, when it comes to mealtime, be persistent (not pushy) and keep serving those healthy foods. We've got healthy ideas for picky eaters and kid-approved recipes. Eat Your Veg Don't Give Up: 5 Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat Everything 25 Vegetable Side Dish Ideas Kids Will Actually Like Kid-Friendly Recipes Super-Easy Casserole Recipes for Kids Healthy Family Dinner Ideas Super-Tasty Quinoa Recipes for Kids So Sneaky! 5 Ways to Sneak Veggies into Family Meals Healthy Recipes with Hidden Veggies Healthy Snacks Kids Love Colorful Veggie-Packed Hummus Homemade Veggie Chips Strawberry & Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bark Homemade Granola Bars Sweeten the Deal 9 Vegetables You Can Eat for Dessert Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit