Informative Essay On Fussy Eating

When you invite friends for dinner, you’re probably looking forward to an evening of sophisticated fun and great conversation, all centered around a table of good, tasty food. Then one of your guests drops the bombshell — there is a whole list of food that they don’t eat. Your heart sinks as you realize that the menu you’ve been thinking of just won’t work and the other guests will be judging your culinary skills through the lens of a set of restricted ingredients. Here are some simple tricks that you can use to ensure your guests have a great evening, including your fussy eating friend.

What is fussy eating?
Fussy eating, (or picky eating) is often rooted in their upbringing — and the sufferer may or may not be aware of the reasons behind their eating habits — so best not to ask too deeply. Fussy eating habits are learned behaviors and preferences that have built …show more content…
If your friend is older than a young child, then the fussy eating is not likely to be the attention seeking that’s often thought. Your friend is likely to be embarrassed about having to mention their eating habits. Probably they 'll be wishing that they could just enjoy a normal meal without the …show more content…
Create meals that are self-assemble, or self-serve. Although the look of a well-presented plate of food, exquisitely arranged with a flick of sauce or dressing may be your ideal way to show off your culinary prowess, it’s often better to let your guests serve their own food from shared dishes on the table. This simple tip lets your friend decide which food they take and they arrange it on their plate. There 's no need for you to be offended when your fussy eating friend just pushes their food around the plate that you lovingly dished out. If they prefer the sauce separate, or don’t like to eat pasta but are fine with the vegetables then this is an easy solution. It helps to take the attention off the fussy eating friend and turns the serving of the meal into more of an