Healthy Eating

How can you eat healthier?

Do you ever find it hard to choose what you’re having for dinner?  

Break it down into 4 steps to ensure your family is getting everything they need from their food. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


What is fibre?

Fibre is a substance in food which helps in all sorts of ways! 

 


Why is iron important?

 

 


Calcium

90% of our bone strength is established before the age of 18 in girls and before 20 years in boys.

 


5 a day

Have you heard of the famous 5 fruits or vegetables a day? But what does it mean? Eating seasonal fruit and vegetables can help us gain a variety of nutrients and help our planet!

 

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Plant based protein

By opting for plant-based protein our CO2 emission can be lowered. But what options do we have?

  


Reducing waste

Reducing waste is another way to help our planet. But how?

 


Hydration Hydration Hydration!

It’s hot, but what can I drink? Avoid drinking fizzy drinks, juices and cordials.

 

 


Recipes:

We can still enjoy food, eat well, and protect our planet! Check out this Kofta recipe:

 

Never stop, always swap! If we are reducing animal meat, appropriate swaps such as chickpeas will help you reach you protein and fibre requirements! Have a look at this tikka masala hack:

 

You can still enjoy food, eat well for you and do good for the planet.  Try this burger recipe:

 

Easy, quick and sustainable breakfast!  Porridge recipe:


Useful resources:

https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/weaning/  

https://infantandtoddlerforum.org/  

https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/