Fit Links: What do you think about Jessica Seinfeld's new book?
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Anytime Oprah backs a new author, it's guaranteed to generate some buzz, and that, combined with Jessica Seinfeld's famous last name ensured that Deceptively Delicious did not disappoint. From what I understand (I have not read the book), Seinfeld's book discusses ways to sneak nutritious foods into kid-friendly fare so that even the most finicky of kids can eat well, without even knowing it.
In the world of parent blogging, the book has created a stir. Some parents love the book, and are enthusiastic about finding new ways ways to use vegetable purees in their cooking. Other parents are concerned that deceiving their children might not be the best way to teach them healthy habits. Still others are saying "just say no" to the whole idea. Over at Parent Bloggers Network, 40 parents who've read the book share their thoughts.
I think it's an excellent idea to improve the nutritional quality of your favorite recipes, even if it means adding chick pea puree to chocolate chip cookies or spinach to brownies. But I also think that kids need to be exposed regularly to these same foods in their whole form so that they can try new flavors and textures. They need to learn to appreciate a variety of healthy, nutritious foods, an idea that I believe Seinfeld promotes in her book. I also think that sometimes we don't give our kids enough credit, assuming they'll never like anything more sophisticated than mac and cheese. That's my two cents, anyway. What do you think of Deceptively Delicious?
Anytime Oprah backs a new author, it's guaranteed to generate some buzz, and that, combined with Jessica Seinfeld's famous last name ensured that Deceptively Delicious did not disappoint. From what I understand (I have not read the book), Seinfeld's book discusses ways to sneak nutritious foods into kid-friendly fare so that even the most finicky of kids can eat well, without even knowing it.
In the world of parent blogging, the book has created a stir. Some parents love the book, and are enthusiastic about finding new ways ways to use vegetable purees in their cooking. Other parents are concerned that deceiving their children might not be the best way to teach them healthy habits. Still others are saying "just say no" to the whole idea. Over at Parent Bloggers Network, 40 parents who've read the book share their thoughts.
I think it's an excellent idea to improve the nutritional quality of your favorite recipes, even if it means adding chick pea puree to chocolate chip cookies or spinach to brownies. But I also think that kids need to be exposed regularly to these same foods in their whole form so that they can try new flavors and textures. They need to learn to appreciate a variety of healthy, nutritious foods, an idea that I believe Seinfeld promotes in her book. I also think that sometimes we don't give our kids enough credit, assuming they'll never like anything more sophisticated than mac and cheese. That's my two cents, anyway. What do you think of Deceptively Delicious?
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