As adults, we try to be as healthy as possible. We work out, have quality family time, and try to eat as healthfully as possible (minus an ice cream splurge every now and then). However, getting our kids to eat as healthfully as we’d like them to eat can prove more of a challenge than we expected.

Parents are sometimes hard pressed to get their child to dig in with relish to a plate of spinach, broccoli or asparagus — especially once they’ve experienced macaroni and cheese, fries and chips. However, LifeZette is here with advice for getting your child to eat those healthy veggies.

Scroll through the gallery for super-smart ideas to nourish your children with great foods.

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