Week 15: Nutrition News with Healthy Recipes...

This week's featured recipe:

Leafy Greens

We've all heard about the nutritional superiority of greens. They're rich in iron, calcium, fiber, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, and folate. But how can you help your little one enjoy the somewhat challenging flavor of spinach, cabbage, kale, and collard greens? The answer is: Start early and don't give up! Recent research shows that babies who are introduced to vegetables in their simple forms early on are more likely to eat even unfamiliar vegetables later. Be patient -- some children need to see a food dozens of times before mustering up the courage to try it. Also, don't feel like you have to eat the trendiest greens (we're looking at you, kale). Just serve whichever leafy greens are easiest to prepare and that your family prefers.