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.
What should I put in my child’s lunchbox?
A healthy lunchbox should include balance, variety and foods your child will actually eat.
Registered nutritionist Catherine Lippe shares simple tips, a short video and a free Shaun the Sheep planner to help you build better lunchboxes in just a few easy steps.
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 do I add more veg, fruit & beans to our family’s diet?
You don’t need new recipes, just small tweaks to meals you already make.
Veg Power Editor Claire Wright shares simple, practical ways to add more veg, fruit and beans to everyday family favourites without starting from scratch.
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 much veg, fruit & beans should kids be eating?
Most children should aim for at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day, and beans count too!
Nutritionist Jenny Rosborough explains what counts, what doesn’t, and how to reach 5-a-day without stress.
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.
Bright #BritishBerries, creamy yogurt and crunchy granola 🌈🫐🍓
These berry breakfast pots from chef @tomaikens are fruity, crunchy and feel a little bit special while adding more fibre and colour to breakfast too!
Simmer 200g each of raspberries, blueberries and strawberries with 60g sugar, a little cinnamon and vanilla for 10 minutes until soft and jammy. Spoon over Greek yogurt and top with granola (shop-bought or homemade – see Tom’s tips on the recipe page), nuts and seeds for an easy breakfast that looks as good as it tastes.
Breakfast is better when it’s in colour 🌈
Big thanks to @lovefreshberries for partnering with us to make this video!
#BreakfastInColour #SeasonalVeg #WeekendBreakfast #Fibre
Tomatoes are the star of the show in this simple galette from @shiviramoutar 🍅 Crisp golden pastry, sweet caramelised onions and juicy British tomatoes make this a brilliant sharing snack, lunch or light supper.
Tomato Galette with Basil Drizzle
Serves 4
Cook 1 sliced onion in 1 tbsp vegetable oil with a pinch of salt over a medium-low heat for about 20 mins until soft and sticky.
Slice 500g ripe tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and leave for 5 mins to release some moisture.
Spread the onion over a 400g sheet of puff pastry, with a 5cm border. Top with the tomatoes, scatter over 50g grated cheddar and 1 tsp oregano. Fold over the border, brush with 1 beaten egg and bake at 200°C/180°C fan for 45 mins until golden and crisp.
Blitz together 1 small pack of basil, 50ml olive oil and ½ garlic clove to make the drizzle. Season to taste.
Slice the galette and drizzle with the basil dressing before serving.
Big thanks to @britishtomatoes for partnering with us to make this video!
#AttackTheSnack #BritishTomatoFortnight #SeasonalVeg #Fibre
Irresistible tomatoes on toast! 🍅 This easy bruschetta from Niki @rebelrecipes combines sweet roasted tomatoes with a vibrant cheesy pea pesto for a colourful snack, lunch or light meal.
Cheesy Pea Pesto & Tomato Bruschetta – Serves 4
Roast 300g fresh cherry tomatoes with a splash of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt for 25 mins until soft and starting to brown. Stir through 4 tbsp shredded basil, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of sea salt and a pinch of cumin seeds.
Meanwhile, blitz together 500g peas, 1 tbsp olive oil, the juice of ½ lemon, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 garlic clove, 50g pine nuts, 3 tbsp nutritional yeast and a big handful of basil or mint until you have a chunky pesto.
Spread the cheesy pea pesto onto toasted bread and top with the roasted tomatoes.
Big thanks to @britishtomatoes for partnering with us to make this video!
#AttackTheSnack #BritishTomatoFortnight #SeasonalVeg #Fibre
Fluffy pancakes, juicy #BritishBerries and a little zingy lemon 🍋🫐🥞
These blueberry and cottage cheese pancakes from Claire @5oclockapron are a colourful breakfast that feels like a treat while adding fruit and fibre to the weekend too!
Mix 200g self-raising flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 3 eggs and 200ml milk into a smooth batter, then stir through 240g cottage cheese, lemon zest, 1 tsp vanilla and half the blueberries. Fry spoonfuls in butter until golden, then serve with the remaining blueberries, a drizzle of honey and a dusting of icing sugar.
Breakfast is better when it’s in colour 🌈
Big thanks to @lovefreshberries for partnering with us to make this video!
See link in bio for more colourful and delicious breakfast recipes!
#BreakfastInColour #SeasonalVeg #Breakfast #Fibre
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