Cooking with children broadens taste for different foods

05 Sep 2008

Parents who involve their children in the cooking process may find it easier to get them to eat a wider variety of meals and healthy foods, experts say.

According to research, many parents do not give their kids enough fish as part of their regular diet and so as a result a large number of British children are losing out on key nutrients fish provides.

Seafood is a great source of zinc and selenium, which studies have shown is important in boosting children's immune systems and warding off coughs, colds and bugs.

Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer advised: "If you get them to cook with it then you would be surprised at just how readily they are willing to accept it."

A recent report from Tickbox.net and Opinion Matters for Seafish found that 26 per cent of British parents don't give their children seafood because their kids claim to not like the taste.

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