I was forced to eat as a child and I vow never to do with the girls!

We try to let it slide or with gentle encouragement. She is not allowed to leave the table until we have all finished eating, even if she is not eating....it's a social thang = family time ITMS. but we try not to press the point of eating it. We use the yo gabba gabba chant: "first you try it, then you like it" hahahaha...doesnt always work, but it is fun to say it

They wont let themselves starve and it is best to not create any stress around meal times as that will further inhibit any hunger etc (plus just make for unpleasant meal times).

Still sucks to see yummo food go to the worms though.