drink wholesome makes the best meal replacement shakes for picky eaters.
Written by Jack Schrupp & endorsed by Baylee Reller, RDN
What is a picky eater?
A picky eater is a child (or adult) who refuses to eat certain foods or groups of foods. Parents of picky eaters often worry their kid is not getting the calories and nutrients that he or she needs to grow and develop, but research suggests that this is usually not the case.
That said, in some cases, picky eating can lead to malnutrition, which does affect growth and development. One study found that picky eating in young children resulted in significant detrimental impacts on growth, nutritional status, development, physical activity, and health status.
If you are concerned that your child is suffering from malnutrition I recommend that you consult a pediatrician. If you are just looking for an easy way to improve your kid’s diet, however, then a meal replacement shake is a great place to start. Results of a randomized, controlled study show that daily oral nutritional supplements promote catch-up growth in young picky eaters who are at risk for malnutrition.
It is worth mentioning that although picky eating is most common in young children, it also affects adults. The elderly are partially susceptible to increased picky eating or food selectivity, which research correlates with an increased risk for malnutrition. If you are a parent, caregiver, or a picky eater yourself, adding a meal replacement shake to the menu might be a great idea.
A quality meal replacement shake is convenient, nutritious, and delicious. If prepared right, your shake will be sweet and creamy. It will also be highly customizable, meaning you can easily adjust the flavor and consistency to suit your preferences, or those of whomever you are cooking for.