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The food politeness rule

10/11/2013

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Thumper from Bambi teaches us "If you can't say something nice...don't say nothing at all".  I've adapted this to create the Food Politeness Rule or in the world of Making Food Fun, where Golden rules start with a C, "Be Courteous". 

"Be Courteous" means that when you try or eat a food and like it, tell the world. "Mmmm...this carrot is so crunchy", "I love peas" or "Broccoli is my favourite green". But, if you try a food and it's not your favourite, then you say nothing! You may leave the food on your plate and stay quiet about it. 

This rule is very important in my cooking classes and around my table (remember I have four kids) as we want positive food peer pressure. So next time you hear your child say "I hate ____" kindly remind them of the food politeness rule. 

Continuing the theme of talking food with kids. An article I read recently suggested that by giving foods fun names, kids are more likely to eat them. 

Here are some fun food words we use in our house: 
  • We call vegetables; colours 
  • We call green smoothies; dinosaur smoothies 
  • Fish is; brain food
  • Healthy food is; everyday food 
  • Unhealthy food is; special treats or party food

What fun food names do you use in your house? 

1 Comment
Amanda
15/12/2013 03:37:03 am

I love the name examples you give, a way to foster the attachment of positivity to new or less familiar foods. We use very similar tactics in our family, nothing is good or bad, just everyday or special occasion/party foods. Involving the kids in picking names gives opportunity for conversation on food and its role, reminding/teaching them that mindfully making choices about the food we eat is important.

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