In this wholesome episode, Mikala speaks with Dr Preeya Alexander about reaching for rainbow foods and how to make healthy food in the home fun for all. Dr Preeya is a mum of two, a passionate GP, a well known social media personality, a TV host and a HUGE rainbow enthusiast. Dr Preeya talks about her books (The Rainbow Plate, Full Plate & Eat Sleep Play Love), and how using story telling through entertainment is just as valuable when it comes to familiarising kids with vegetables and increasing exposure. The more times children are exposed to new vegetables, the more likely they are to try something new and reach for a variety of veg.  Topics covered in this episode:Introducing new vegetables using stories. The importance of reaching for rainbow foods for healthy growth and development.How to make healthy food in the home fun.A selection of great resources and books, including those authored by Dr Preeya, and how these can help families build healthy habits.Episode links:Dr Preeya Alexander websiteRainbow Plate by Dr Preeya AlexanderFull Plate by Dr Preeya AlexanderEat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya AlexanderSensory play matEat for health websiteCrunch&Sip® crunch the rainbow blogEpisode transcript  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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