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Chrissy Teigen revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that her son Miles, 5, has never eaten a vegetable and once accidentally ate a broccoli floret in fried rice, causing distress. She also shared that her daughter Luna, 7, is a great eater. Teigen was promoting her new cooking show, "Chrissy & Dave Dine Out," which features her and chef David Chang dining out with guests at various restaurants.
Chrissy Teigen revealed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that her 5-year-old son Miles has "never" eaten a vegetable, except for accidentally consuming a broccoli floret in fried rice. She also praised her daughter Luna for being a great eater and shared about her daughter's visit to the show. Teigen and husband John Legend have four children, including a daughter they welcomed via surrogate in June 2023, following Teigen's difficult journey to have a family, which included a stillbirth and a "life-saving" abortion due to a partial placenta abruption.
Food aversions, or a strong dislike for certain foods, can persist throughout a person's life, contrary to the belief that picky eating habits are outgrown. These aversions can be triggered by survival mechanisms, developmental factors, pregnancy, or sensory processing differences. While food aversions may not necessarily be problematic, they can impact a person's health if they prevent them from meeting their nutritional needs. Extreme aversions may be linked to a psychological component or a condition called avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), which requires treatment. Working with a dietitian and therapist can help address nutritional gaps and mental health concerns associated with food aversions.
A woman sparked a heated debate on Reddit after refusing to attend a dinner to celebrate her husband's promotion because she didn't like the restaurant's menu. Despite her husband's suggestions, she decided not to go and left him in an awkward position with their kids. Reddit users overwhelmingly deemed her the "asshole" and criticized her for being selfish and not willing to compromise for her husband's special occasion. The woman later apologized and promised to make it up to her husband.
UK parenting expert and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed recommends "Veg-Led Weaning" to avoid picky eating in children. She suggests starting the weaning journey with a variety of veggies to help babies taste new flavors and gradually offering more variety, including proteins, fruits, and carbohydrates, while still providing plenty of veggies. Stirling-Reed also emphasizes the importance of balanced meals and encourages parents not to bring attention to their child's picky eating because that usually prolongs the behavior.