Let’s have a picnic – food marketing at home

Ever noticed that some food tastes better when eaten in a different location? The apple that I enjoy ‘on-the-go’ for some mysterious reason seems to taste fresher and sweeter than the one I eat at my breakfast table. This made me think. And why should the same phenomenon not apply to my children? …read more

13-12-2016

The Brussels sprout trauma – or how to become a vegetable hider

“I don’t want to eat this, it’s green!” says my 4 year old while gently tossing the deliciously steamed Brussels sprouts of his plate one…by…one. As they start rolling over the table, I wonder how to react next. I look at him and feel anger, rejection and disappointment. How can he not appreciate the greatness of these amazing healthy green vegetables? …read more

16-07-2015
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