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This surprisingly creative trick helps children eat more fruit and veg

Weaving tales of magical fruit and vegetables into your children's stories may encourage them to eat healthy snacks

By Clarissa Brincat

25 October 2024

A child’s food preferences are rarely straightforward

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Fairy tales that feature magical fruit and vegetables seem to encourage children to make healthy food choices – with just 20 minutes of storytelling enough to see a difference.

With childhood obesity on the rise, at the Humboldt University of Berlin and his colleagues wondered if storytelling could encourage healthier eating choices. their family environment, while , suggesting this might be possible.

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