My oldest girl has literally vomited because of having to try corn. On more than one occassion. She’s as picky as they come, her ENTIRE fruit and veggie repitore is Applesauce, bananas, pears – from a can only, and green beans – also from a can.

We’ve tried threats, motivational items, leaving her at the table until bedtime, losing privelages, etc.

There were many foods that I HATED as a child that I gladly eat now, and I hope thats the case with her.

Until then we’ll keep putting them on the plate (they can’t try them if they aren’t there!) and asking that she at least give something a nibble each time. We call it the “no thank you bite.” you taste it and if you don’t like it then you are free to say “no thank you” to the rest.

When I can I sneak things into a sauce or a soup or something, but she’s great at detecting those subtle differences too!

And I will continue to explain that not every food that is served will always be our favorite food. We don’t have to LOVE LOVE LOVE everything we eat and trying new things won’t hurt us.

Best of luck to you, and I’ll keep reading!
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Travis – But do your boys eat any green foods?

What I am trying to say is it was traumatizing. My suggestion is if your kid is getting all the nutrients they need without those things then don’t push it.