Category: Food for children

Veggie suppers for the whole family Lacking inspiration when it comes to family-friendly veggie suppers? Look no further… Whether you and your family are veggie, or you are just looking to kick the meat out of Monday, we’ve selected some of our favourite family-friendly recipes. Delicious, comforting suppers that are simple but a little bit

Healthy eating: What adolescents need The teenage years are known for being turbulent, find out what teenagers need in their diet to stay happy and healthy and why… The teenage years are key for experimentation which, with regards to food, can be used to your advantage. You can introduce new foods and might be pleasantly

A guide to cookery skills by age Wondering how to get your kids involved in cooking – here’s a guide to the skills they can learn by age. Cooking can be a pleasure for children of all ages. Start them young and with any luck they'll develop a lifelong love of the kitchen as well

Christmas projects for kids Discover the best festive recipes for kids this Christmas. Our super easy projects, from unicorn bark to Rudolph cupcakes, will give everyone that magical feeling… It doesn't have to be all play, help your children package up their creations as homemade Christmas gifts for family and friends, and you've got presents with

Healthy eating: What young children need Got a child of five or under? Find out everything they need for a healthy, balanced diet that meets all of their needs. As a parent, the nutritional needs of your baby or toddler are obviously a priority, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of differing

What your food cravings really mean Experiencing some unusual cravings? Is it just about mood or could you be lacking something essential? From pregnancy to feeling picky, Kerry Torrens explains what your body might be trying to tell you… If you’re prone to the mid-morning munchies or feel the urge for that afternoon sugar hit

Healthy lunches for… kids What is a child-sized portion, what are their recommended Reference Intakes (RI) and how can you encourage kids to enjoy a healthy lunchbox? Find out here… With more than half of children taking a packed lunch to school – that’s a staggering five billion lunches a year – not to mention the many

Healthy pregnancy diet Expecting a bundle of joy? Nutritionist Kerry Torrens explains how to eat healthily for you and your baby every step of the way. A balanced healthy diet is crucial for good health and even more so when you’re a “mum to be” – but should you really be eating for two and

Can breastfeeding be made easy? An interview with Carlos Gonzalez. Lily Barclay sits down with the author of ‘Breastfeeding Made Easy’ and paediatrician Carlos Gonzalez to talk about everything from co-sleeping to solid eating, to the UK’s attitudes to breastfeeding. Learning to feed a newborn baby can be a rewarding and happy experience, but it

Foodie fun for kids, whatever the weather Fun foodie ideas for the kids’ holidays, from indoor picnics to money-saving lunchbox ideas… Come rain or shine, getting creative with food is a great way of keeping your brood happy in the holidays. Keeping kids entertained with foodie projects is not only a fun and creative way