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The Picky Eaters Project: Melissa's Tips

Browse photos from the Picky Eaters Project, including Melissa d'Arabian's tips for how to please the picky eaters in the family with healthier versions of favorite foods.

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Make Dinnertime Fun

Create a clear start and stop for all of your dinners. I let the girls ring a dinner bell, which signifies a clear start to dinner and makes it a little more fun.

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Basic Nutrition

Keep it simple. Explain that protein builds muscles, carbs give us energy, fiber scrubs out our insides, and vitamins help us grow and keep us from getting sick.

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Go On a Field Trip

Take your kids to a farmers market so they can pick out something new to try at home. It's a great way for kids to connect to their food.

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Set the Table Early

I set the table earlier in the day that way I make sure dinner starts on time. It avoids having crabby and hungry kids.

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