Parenting can be a challenging task, and one of the most common struggles that parents face is getting their children to eat a balanced diet. Even celebrities like Kelly Clarkson, Chrissy Teigen, and David Chang find it difficult to convince their kids to eat vegetables.
During a discussion on The Kelly Clarkson Show, restaurateur David Chang admitted that his children are picky eaters. This revelation brought relief to Clarkson, who shared her own frustrations about her kids' reluctance to try healthy foods. She expressed her empathy, saying, 'When I do cook, I'm like, 'Do you know how hard this was for me? I don't do this.' And I feel like I did a good job, and they do not eat it.'
Teigen, who is known for her honesty, chimed in and confessed that her son Miles is also a very selective eater. She disclosed that he refuses to touch vegetables, leading to constant battles at mealtime. Clarkson expressed her gratitude for Teigen's admission, as it made her feel better knowing that even a renowned chef's children have similar struggles.
To tackle the situation, Clarkson shared her secret of sneaking vegetables into her son's diet by blending them into colorful juices or smoothies. However, her son is seemingly quite perceptive and can easily detect the presence of vegetables. 'He will smell it out and be like, 'This is a vegetable.' And he is like hard against it,' she confessed. As a result, Clarkson admitted that she has even sent her son to bed without dinner due to his refusal to eat nutritious food.
Teigen, on the other hand, admitted that she often finds herself going above and beyond to ensure her son eats something. She disclosed that she takes orders from her picky eater but still struggles to get him to try vegetables. Teigen's honesty resonated with Clarkson, who appreciated her transparency on the topic.
Interestingly, the children of Teigen and Chang have met several times and have formed a great bond. Chang revealed that his sons, Hugo and Gus, get along famously with Teigen's kids Luna, Miles, Esti, and Wren. Luna, being the oldest, often takes on the role of a big sister.
While these celebrity parents may have access to resources and professional culinary skills, they still face the same challenges as many other parents. Encouraging children to eat vegetables can be an ongoing battle, requiring creativity and persistence. Sneaking vegetables into meals or making them part of colorful presentations can sometimes work, but it's evident that even these tactics don't always succeed.
Ultimately, these conversations shed light on the fact that struggling with picky eaters is a common parental experience, regardless of background or status. It can be reassuring for parents to know that they are not alone in their efforts to instill healthy eating habits in their children.
Tune in to The Kelly Clarkson Show to catch more insightful discussions and relatable moments from these celebrity parents.
