80% of our kids are not eating enough vegetables. Veg Power is on a mission to inspire kids from early years through primary school and into their teens to veggie loving habits they will keep for life and in turn share with their children. You can sign up for monthly Veg Power emails here.
Veg are a key part of a healthy diet but it can be a real struggle to get kids to eat enough of them. Adding an extra portion or two to their packed lunch will help to up their intake. Try these simple ideas to veg-pack their lunchboxes with limited faff.
Traybakes are a quick, and energy efficient way to produce a great healthy meal all the family will enjoy. Add your favourite vegetables, meat substitutes or meat to personlise it for your family. Double up the veg and you can create a whole new meal the next day. Winner, winner traybake dinner!
It can be daunting trying something new but the Veg Power recipe section allows you to select recipes using an ingredient you already have or you know your family likes. It’s a great way to use of veg that might otherwise go in the bin or just to try something with an ingredient you know your family already likes.
Is it the texture that troubles your child?
We’ve all dealt with stressful mealtimes and fussy eating when asking children to try something new, and it can be easier to just let it go during busy family mealtimes. Checking in with your child about which veg textures they don’t like can help us make sure that we’re thinking about this. Do they prefer squishy or crunchy textures, do they not like veg with seeds or skins, or maybe they like raw vegetables and not cooked? Read more here.
You can also join one of our Fully Eating Workshops, check the timetable for dates of our next workshops.
Free fruit and vegetables from Healthy Start
Making sure you can get enough fruit and vegetables into your weekly shop can be difficult, especially if you are on a budget. Healthy Start Vouchers can help you claim extra money for, milk, fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables. Apply here
Making sure you can get enough fruit and vegetables into your weekly shop can be difficult, especially if you are on a budget. Healthy Start Vouchers can help you claim extra money for, milk, fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables. Apply here
If you get Universal credit, you can apply online if:
- you’re at least 10 weeks pregnant or have at least one child under 4 years old
- your family’s monthly ‘take-home pay for this period’ is £408 or less from employment
If you get Child Tax Credit, you can apply online if:
- you have at least one child under 4 years old
- your family’s annual income is £16,190 or less
To apply, you’ll need your:
- name
- address
- date of birth
- National Insurance number
- baby’s due date (if you’re pregnant)
- benefit award letter if you’re over 18 (you must enter the same information that’s on this letter.
Find out more
- Seasonal Traybake Recipes
- 60 second lunchbox hacks
- Veg Power Tips & Blogs
- Helping your kids to eat more raw veg
- Is it the texture that troubles your child?
- Downloadable reward chart
- Vegetable Games
- 5 ways to have fun with Veg
