I have a picky eater. Oh… do I have a picky eater.

Not only do I have a picky eater, I have a toddler (aka a little walking and talking sponge) who is mimicking his older brother’s picky ways… and it’s driving me a little batty.

I’m learning more and more everyday thanks to the guidance of a nutritionist and through research for a weekly series that I’m writing on the SheKnows ChefMom site about — you guessed it – picky eaters.

Picky eaters: Are you concerned about your child’s intake?

Picky eaters: Mixing foods to get the right nutrients in your child

And because it’s a New Year and with that comes promise, hope and goals for health and fitness for parents, here are some healthy alternatives for your everyday foods.