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.
@bettinas_kitchen Next level nacho plate 🫘🍋🟩
Got 10 minutes? Make this! A delicious, colourful plate of crispy nachos, creamy avocado, fresh salsa and a fibre-packed black bean base.
Makes 2 portions
Blend 240g drained black beans with 1 tsp fajita spice, and a pinch of salt. Spread onto a plate.
Mash 1 avocado with a squeeze of lemon and a little salt, then spoon over the beans.
For the salsa, mix 300g halved cherry tomatoes, 30g chopped coriander, ½ finely chopped shallot and ½ chopped chilli with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Top the beans with the salsa, scatter tortilla chips around the edge and add extra lime wedges. Dig in!
A simple, delicious way to bang in some beans and boost fibre with veg.
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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Still curious about what fibre actually does once it’s in your body? 🤔
Professor Giles Yeo is back – and this time he’s brought a knitted intestine to help explain. 🧶 Yes, really!
In this video Giles walks us through why fibre is so much more than just “good for digestion.” Inside your child’s gut live trillions of bacteria – and fibre is what feeds them. Feed them well, and they don’t just keep digestion happy. They power your child’s immune system too.
It’s fascinating stuff, explained in the most brilliant and unexpected way.
Worth a watch – and definitely worth sharing with the 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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Ever wondered what actually happens when your kids eat their beans and veg? 🫘🥦
Professor @gilesyeo – Cambridge scientist and BBC presenter – breaks it down in the most brilliant (and surprisingly fun) way. From gut bacteria to energy levels and immunity, this is the science behind why fibre matters so much for growing children.
Worth a watch – and worth sharing with your kids too.
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 💚
#Fibre #BangInSomeBeans #SeasonalVeg #GutHealth #FibreForKids
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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