More veg, beans and fruit without battles!
Let’s face it: getting kids to eat their five-a-day can be a challenge. Time’s tight, money’s tight, and life is just…well, life! It’s no wonder half of all parents struggle with getting their kids to eat enough veg, fruit & beans. Veg Power is here to make things easier! We’ve got expert advice, made simple, so you can help your kids get the healthy start they deserve.
How can I make our meals healthier and still get eaten?
There’s no need to follow new recipes you aren’t familiar with, just simple twists to your existing favourite meals can make meals healthier and go further! Learn how to bulk out your meals with beans and vegetables in small stress-free steps with Lauren Leyva.
Does frozen fruit & veg count as 5-a-day?
Yes! Frozen fruit and vegetables count towards your 5-a-day and can be just as nutritious as fresh.
Nutritionist Charlotte Radcliffe and chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall explain why frozen can save money, reduce waste and make healthy eating easier.
How do I make snacks healthier for my picky eater?
Healthy snacks don’t have to mean banning treats.
Registered nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed shares practical ways to balance snack time, improve nutrition and keep picky eaters on board without food battles!
How can I eat well for less?
With a few simple changes you can get more from your shop without giving up the foods you enjoy. Discover how to plan around what you already have, to find great value when you shop, to waste less and to make your favourite meals go further.
My child won’t eat fruit & veg – what actually helps?
If your child refuses vegetables, pressure rarely works.
Child psychologist Dr Clare Holley explains three evidence-based strategies that help children feel more confident trying fruit and veg, and why starting small matters.
How can I get more fibre into family meals?
Fibre helps keep our bodies healthy, and getting more of it doesn’t have to mean changing the way your family eats. From beans and lentils to fruit, veg and wholegrains, discover easy ways to add more fibre to everyday family favourites with Prof. Giles Yeo, Rhiannon Lambert, Charlotte Stirling-Reed and Lauren Leyva!
What about beans?
Beans count towards your 5-a-day, add fibre and protein, and help cut food costs.
Shivi Ramoutar, BOSH, Mel Helmsley, Charlotte Stirling-Reed and more show us simple ways to use beans in everyday meals to boost nutrition without extra effort.
Can I avoid wasting food?
Worried about wasting fresh fruit and veg? You can avoid it with a few easy tweaks!
Eco-chef Tom Hunt and other experts share simple storage, freezing and meal-planning tips to reduce food waste while saving money.
Batch cooking – how to get started?
Batch cooking helps you save money, reduce stress and eat more home-cooked meals.
Suzanne Collins, The Batch Lady, shares simple batch cooking basics to help busy families eat well with less daily effort.
Should we eat the rainbow?
Eating a variety of colourful fruit and vegetables helps your child get a wider range of nutrients.
Dr Laura Wyness explains what “eating the rainbow” really means and how to add more colour without overwhelm.
Is seasonal eating worth it?
Seasonal fruit and vegetables can taste better, cost less and support the planet.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall explains what seasonal eating means and how to make it work for busy families.
How do I get my kids in the kitchen?
Children who help prepare food are more likely to try it, but sometimes it feels like just.too.much.
Triplets in my Kitchen share simple ways to involve kids in cooking so they build confidence and eat more fruit and veg.
🥬 Could the humble cabbage be the unsung hero of your weekly shop?
We could all do with more fibre in our diets, and British cabbage is a simple, affordable and delicious way to add more to family meals.
Roast it until caramelised, shred it into slaws, toss it into stir-fries or add it to soups. With different varieties available throughout the year, there are so many ways to give cabbage the spotlight.
@christinembailey RNutr is here to champion the great British cabbage, sharing why this brilliantly versatile veg deserves a regular spot on our plates.
Follow @VegPowerUK for more easy ways to add fibre, colour and seasonal veg to family meals 🥬
Thanks to @hazerauk and The Brassica Growers Association for funding this video!
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Who knew around 70% of the immune system lives in our gut?! 🦠
Professor @gilesyeo is back to explain why happy microbes = fewer sniffles. Fibre from fruit, veg & beans feeds the good bacteria in your child’s gut, and their immune system does the rest.
Giles breaks it all down – worth a minute of your day before cold season really kicks in 🤧💪🫘
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One of the simplest ways to boost your child’s fibre? Take a look at their snacks 🍎
Most kids need around 20g of fibre a day – and snack time is a brilliant opportunity to add some in without any fuss as �Charlotte @���sr_nutrition� explains.
We call it going ‘Fibre Fresh’ 💚 Think a small crunchy apple, a handful of raspberries, a juicy pear or some carrot sticks alongside whatever they’re already having. Easy, colourful, and delicious 🥕🥝🍐
Even better – every piece counts toward their 5-a-day. A double win!! 🙌
Head to @VegPowerUK (link in bio) for more snack ideas and ��Charlotte’s 15-min tutorial on getting kids eating better snacks without any battles.�
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A simple way to bang in some beans and boost the fibre in an everyday meal! This creamy, nutty pesto from @tomaikens combines kale, basil, Parmesan and toasted hazelnuts with buttery white beans. Delicious, easy and full of goodness 💚
You’ll need:
150g kale
25g fresh basil
120g toasted hazelnuts, roughly ground
80g grated Parmesan
3 garlic cloves
200ml olive oil
8g salt + 2g milled pepper
1 x 300g jar cooked white beans
To make:
Blanch the kale briefly in salted boiling water, then refresh. Blend with the basil, hazelnuts, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper until coarsely puréed. Mix with the white beans, extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Season to taste and serve!
A delicious reminder that beans can be simple, exciting and seriously tasty 🫘🌿
Follow @VegPowerUK or head to the website (link in bio) for more recipe inspiration.
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