Mother Transforms Her Son's Food Into Cartoon Character-Themed Healthy Meals
All the meals look appetizing, too.
It's so hard to make kids eat veggies. Regardless of how good they are for our bodies, they often refuse to listen.
But did you know that there's a reason why children don't like those healthy veggies? Little ones need tons of energy because of how active they are.
Therefore, it's only natural for them to seek out food that will provide that energy. They specifically crave foods rich in glucose, the fuel that the body prefers.
There aren't too many calories in vegetables, so they aren't necessarily the best choice for people with high energy demands.
Since veggies contain a lot of indigestible fiber, they end up providing energy equivalent to the calories they contain. With the energy needs of children, vegetables simply can't keep up with their demands.
Of course, this fact won't stop parents from serving what they know is good for their children. But how do they make it appetizing for the little ones?
Well, one parent has found an answer to that problem. Laleh Mohmedi transforms those veggies into cartoon characters that her son loves so much.
By doing so, her son is encouraged to eat healthy meals. From his beloved Pixar monsters to Disney characters, the mother creates dishes out of meat, pasta, vegetables, and other dinner staples.
Mohmedi snaps photos of her creations and shares them on Instagram. Let's take a look!
1. Mama from Coco
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4. Daisy Duck
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5. Carl Fredrickson from Up
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6. Patrick from SpongeBob SquarePants
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7. Carl and Ellie from Up
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8. SpongeBob as a Minion
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9. Scar from The Lion King
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10. Pikachu from Pokemon
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11. Ursula from The Little Mermaid
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12. Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmatians
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13. Stitch from Lilo and Stitch
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14. Another version of Ursula
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15. Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc.
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16. Lady and the Tramp
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17. Kermit the Frog
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18. Rapunzel from Tangled
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19. Anger, Joy, and Disgust from Inside Out
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20. Gaston from Beauty and the Beast
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21. Sadness from Inside Out
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22. The Grinch
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23. Vanellope Von Schweetz from Wreck-It Ralph
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24. Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon
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25. Hei Hei from Moana
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26. Bing Bong from Inside Out
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27. Lisa Simpson from The Simpsons
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28. Dobby from Harry Potter
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29. Dylan and Dolly from 101 Dalmatians
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30. Sebastian from The Little Mermaid
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31. Hades from Hercules
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32. Winnie the Pooh
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33. King Triton from The Little Mermaid
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34. Roz from Monsters, Inc.
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35. Sasuke from Naruto
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36. Dumbo
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37. Carnage from Venom
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38. Tiana from The Princess and the Frog
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39. Naruto
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40. Beast from Beauty and the Beast
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41. Giulia from Luca
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Mohmedi Shares the Ingredients of Her Creations.
For more inspiration, check out the insights from Dr. Mark Hyman, a functional medicine expert who emphasizes that "making food fun and engaging can significantly improve children's willingness to try new healthy foods." This creative approach not only fosters a love for cooking but also strengthens the bond between parents and children. As the mother notes, food art is a delightful way to involve kids in the kitchen, making the experience enjoyable. Initially, she found it challenging, but with practice, she discovered that creating these meals became easier. Dr. Hyman also suggests that such activities can enhance family connections, making meal preparation a shared adventure. If you're struggling to encourage your children to eat healthily, consider these playful meal ideas that can transform mealtime into a fun and interactive experience.
