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.
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.
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!
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.
Did you know that 86% of our kids are missing out on a “super-nutrient”? They simply aren’t eating enough fibre!
The good news? Easy wins and delicious food are coming your way.
We’ve pulled together the most brilliant line-up to help you figure it out:
🔬 Prof. Giles Yeo (BBC / Cambridge) makes sense of the science
📖 Rhiannon Lambert & Charlotte Stirling-Reed show you how to get more fibre in without the faff
🎤 Plus Sam Nixon, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Shivi Ramoutar, Jeffrey Boadi and more
Better digestion. More energy. Happier kids.
Follow @VegPowerUK and hit the link in bio for expert tips, easy family meal upgrades and loads of new recipe inspiration. Let’s Feel the Fibre. 💚
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More meals. Less stress. Here’s how. 🥕
The meals your family already loves? They’re the best place to start.
You don’t need new recipes, new skills or a full fridge overhaul. Just a few simple add ons to the dinners that already work – and suddenly they work a little harder too. @laurenleyva shows you exactly where to begin. 👆
Follow @VegPowerUK and hit the link in bio for expert tips and easy family meal upgrades to help make your meals go further.
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🫐 A colourful breakfast that’s ready when you are!
These Vanilla Blackberry Chia Pots from @christinembailey are prepped the night before, so all that’s left to do in the morning is layer them up and tuck in. Fresh British blackberries bring gorgeous colour and flavour, while chia seeds and berries make this an easy way to add more fibre to breakfast.
🥣 Mix 200ml milk, 100g Greek yoghurt, 2 tsp honey or maple syrup and 1 tsp vanilla.
🥄 Stir in 45g chia seeds, leave for 10 mins, stir again and chill overnight.
🫐 Simmer 200g blackberries with a splash of water for 5 mins, gently breaking them up. Cool and chill overnight.
✨ Layer the chia pudding and blackberry sauce in jars or bowls, then top with yoghurt and fresh berries.
Swap in whichever British berries are in season to mix up the colours and flavours. 🍓🫐
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🍓 Weekend breakfasts deserve a splash of colour. 🫐
Take French toast to the next level with creamy Greek yoghurt, a handful of fresh #BritishBerries and a sprinkle of granola. It’s a simple way to add more fruit to the breakfast table, and it tastes as good as it looks!
🥚Whisk 2 eggs with 100ml single cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
🥖 Dip 2 thick slices of brioche until well coated.
🧈 Fry in butter for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden, then cook the edges for 30 seconds.
🍓 Top with Greek yoghurt, mixed fresh berries, granola and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Thanks to @samnixon18 for this colourful breakfast inspiration and @lovefreshberries for their support on the #BreakfastInColour campaign.�
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