Compiled of Nuggets and Fries

Nuggets and fries…nuggies and french fries….I am 99% sure my son is mostly a giant chicken nugget with fry limbs. And who can blame him? Nuggets and fries are an awesome meal staple.

But one cannot survive on chicken nuggies and fries alone, much to my child’s dismay.

Our pediatrician let us know as our son learns to try new food, chewing it and spitting it out still gives him some nutrients so just be patient and keep at it.

I feel like kids just mirror those around them at some point.

The same kid who loves dino chicken nuggets also eats octopus and pickled onions. And requests squid (and noodles).

It just depends on who is around him.

I personally am a very picky eater. I have a hard time with food touching and textures. An example is that I can eat lettuce in salads BUT I cannot have it warm on a burger nor will I eat it shredded. I have no idea where this comes from but it’s how I survive. I try to eat or try things in front of Kyler, but sometimes a girl just wants to eat chicken tenders and fries too.

Dad is way more adventurous when it comes to cuisine. (Sometimes too adventurous, haha). He tries everything twice (once for first impression and twice to be sure) and is the reason we all try new things. He got Kyler to like crab and squid and pickled onions and lemons and anything out of his norm.

I have to say, we have also found success of getting Kyler to try new things by cooking it with him at home AND in restaurants. He loves being in the kitchen, has his own tools, and knows how to be around appliances safely (never goes with out an adult and asks to help, not to control). At restaurants, we go to places like Hot Pot where you pay by the hed, pick a ase for your soup, pick three meats for the table, and then grab food off a refrigerated conveyor belt. Kyler LOVES this place. He constantly asks to go and is slowly adding more than just noodles to his broth. We started with “I only want fries” to “I want to try noodles” to now going “I want meat and vegetables to grow strong”.

Does he eat all of it? No. Most of it? No. But is it worth it as he is taking initiative for eating better? Absolutely. I will do whatever it takes to make this boy happy and if it means going to spend some cash or just trying some crazy concoction with him (like ground beef with banana and cinnamon) to cut his nuggie and fries addiction, I am all for it.

So to those out there who have kids who only eat nuggies and fries: goof for you. Getting food in their belly is best. If you want to help them change their diet, I suggest doing it with them, turning it into a game, or even finding something crazy like a Hot Pot restaurant (as long as your wallet allows).

Happy Tummies and eat up!