Interview with Samantha Forrest

Samantha is a Mom of 3 & BSc, MSc & Nutritionist. She specializes in making food fun — check out her fantastic profile on Instagram: @thefussyfoodplates

Do you have meals/snack hacks to encourage healthy eating for fussy eaters that you could share with other parents? 

Yes loads, that’s my speciality! We love a hidden veg sauce & veg patties in particular

Do you have any advice that you were once given that was very useful?

Batch cook where possible

What is your favourite meal to cook that suits the whole family? 

Spaghetti bolognese

What is your go-to meal for your busiest days?

A quick one pot chicken pasta

Any advice for dealing with children who are fussy eaters?

Make food fun, take their lead, don’t stress, exposure is key! involve them with choices where possible, get them involved in the kitchen & don’t let set backs stress you out.

How often do you sit down as a family to enjoy a meal together?

Every evening, mornings are not always possible so evenings are my non negotiable

What's one thing that drives you crazy about one of your children’s food choices? 

I’d like my younger daughter to be more adventurous but we are working on it

What do you like about Mama Bear Ketchups?

Hidden veggies for the win!

If you could choose one parenting mantra for yourself, what would it be?

Don’t stress, take their lead

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen your kids put ketchup on?

A Yorkshire pudding