A mom’s menu during pregnancy — could be shaping what her kid wants to eat years later

A recent study found a mother’s diet while pregnant influences her child’s food preferences. Researchers said babies whose mothers ate a more diverse diet were less likely to become picky eaters.

“This study highlights the importance of a varied and healthy diet during pregnancy for the future eating habits of children,” the lead researcher said.

So, yes, those extra veggies might be less about cravings and more about saving yourself from a future dinner-table standoff over anything that’s green.