Picky, Choosy Eaters Welcome!
Got a finicky eater at your table? Maybe all your child is craving is a little creative control. With all natural Mountain High Yoghurt, you can hand over the keys to good nutrition and gain traction on healthy eating habits. Try these:

• Toddlers: Play a game called “Dip It!” Fill the compartments of an ice cube tray with a variety of finger foods: raisins, Cheerios, dried fruit bits, fresh apple slices, mini crackers, etc. Set it beside a bowl of Vanilla or Strawberry Mountain High Yoghurt and let the dipping begin. Kids get to eat with their fingers, you get to enjoy the smiles.
  
  
• Grade-schoolers: Throw a yoghurt sundae party! Set out several flavors of Mountain High Yoghurt (Vanilla and Strawberry are top picks) and several kinds of toppings, like: nuts, chocolate chips, M&Ms, fruit chunks, sprinkles, pretzels, etc. Let them pile it on or make artful designs. Offer prizes for the most appetizing, creative, or colorful concoction.
  
  
• Teenagers: Calcium is cool! Fill a sports bottle with half Mountain High Yoghurt, half fruit juice. Shake and chug. Blend yoghurt and frozen fruit in a blender: power shake! Pack yoghurt-based snacks in backpacks or gym bags. Pour yoghurt over waffles or pancakes. Top nachos, burritos, tacos, or quesadillas with Plain Mountain High Yoghurt. Make chip dip with yoghurt—saves calories, adds nutrients.
  
  
• Any age: Try serving cookies with Vanilla or Strawberry Mountain High Yoghurt instead of milk. Bet you can guess which sticks to the cookie longer.
  
  
• Buddy up: If you find you’re battling over food issues, shift your focus to the positive. Help your kids write up a list of all the foods they like. You might be surprised at how many healthy foods they list! Let them put some items from the list in the shopping cart. Serve some of their choices with yours and you can increase their acceptance of the good stuff.
  

The Great Yoghurt Switcheroo
When it comes to raising healthy eaters, sometimes all you need is a good substitute. Mountain High Yoghurt makes it easy to sneak extra nutrition into your kids’ favorite foods.

• Macaroni and cheese: Whether boxed or home-made, substitute Plain Mountain High Yoghurt for the butter or milk. It adds creaminess and beneficial cultures.
  
  
• Frozen yoghurt: Instead of ice cream, blend equals parts Plain Mountain High Yoghurt and frozen fruit chunks in a blender to make frozen yoghurt. If you want it sweeter, add a little maple syrup or honey while blending.
  
  
• Oatmeal: Instead of milk, stir in several spoonfuls of their favorite flavored yoghurt. Add a dash of cinnamon or a handful of berries.
  
  
• Tacos and burritos: Top with Plain Mountain High Yoghurt instead of sour cream.
  
  
• Veggie dip: Stir Ranch dressing mix into Plain Mountain High Yoghurt instead of sour cream.
  
  
• Drinkable yoghurt: Forget those pricey little bottles you buy at the store—make your own! Stir or whisk together equal amounts of 100% fruit juice and Mountain High Yoghurt until smooth. Pour into fancy plastic glasses or a favorite sippy cup for a special drink. Crazy straws are another fun touch.
  
  
• Flavored yoghurt: Why create extra packaging waste buying all those little cups of flavored yoghurt? Just grab a quart of Plain or Vanilla Mountain High Yoghurt. Scoop out what you want and mix in jam, maple syrup, honey, or even chocolate syrup to make your favorite flavors.
  

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