Boosting Veggie Consumption in Kids: The Game-Changing Smiley Face Hack

Researchers from Brigham Young University found that children ate up to 52% more peas and carrots when they were served with potato smiles in the same bowl. The study suggests that serving fun-shaped potatoes alongside vegetables can encourage kids to explore and consume more vegetables, helping them meet their nutritional needs. The addition of potato smiles only added 21 calories and 5g of unsaturated fat to the meal. This simple trick could potentially reduce food waste and improve children's vegetable consumption.