Aug 18, 2026 · 13 min · 8 segments
Do you have grandchildren in your life and you don’t know HOW to help them enjoy more plant-based foods? Some days, you’ll be happy if they even showed some interest in the fruits and vegetables on…
Your grandkids are on a regular diet and seem fine having a diet heavy in french fries, pizza, meats, dairy, and sugar-laden commercial pastries.
They don't see anything wrong with continuing to eat this way, especially since it satisfies their sweet tooth.
The older grandkids argue that their friends are all eating the same, so why do they need to eat any differently? Well, you and I both know, especially now from this summer series, that continuing to eat this way over the long term can definitely negatively impact health, even if your grandchildren don't really understand or see this connection of food to their bodies yet.
There are specific strategies you can use to help your grandchildren gradually enjoy more plant-powered eating.
Since I've been using this strategy on my own children since they were young, I know it works.
So here's a smart strategy you can use to make a plant-powered difference in the lives of your grandchildren.
And it's this: Ask for their help in the kitchen making plant-based meals and snacks.
Your grandkids are on a regular diet and seem fine having a diet heavy in french fries, pizza, meats, dairy, and sugar-laden commercial pastries.
They don't see anything wrong with continuing to eat this way, especially since it satisfies their sweet tooth.
The older grandkids argue that their friends are all eating the same, so why do they need to eat any differently? Well, you and I both know, especially now from this summer series, that continuing to eat this way over the long term can definitely negatively impact health, even if your grandchildren don't really understand or see this connection of food to their bodies yet.
There are specific strategies you can use to help your grandchildren gradually enjoy more plant-powered eating.
Since I've been using this strategy on my own children since they were young, I know it works.
So here's a smart strategy you can use to make a plant-powered difference in the lives of your grandchildren.
And it's this: Ask for their help in the kitchen making plant-based meals and snacks.
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