Nutritious and easy healthy meal ideas for children, with balanced food inspiration designed to support growth, energy, development and healthy eating habits.
Dietitians say a varied diet rich in protein, fibre, fruit and vegetables is more valuable for immune health than relying on vitamin C, supplements or so-called superfoods. As colder weather sets in, the advice from dietitians and public health experts…
Bananas, oranges, berries and other fruits can provide children with fibre, vitamins and fluids, while age-appropriate portions and preparation help make them safe additions to daily meals. Fruits can play a useful role in a child’s diet because they provide…
Nutrition advocate Moyosore Odunfa-Akinbo says fonio, millet, Bambara groundnuts and other local foods could diversify children’s diets and help tackle malnutrition. Moyosore Odunfa-Akinbo has urged Nigerians to look beyond a narrow set of familiar staples and make greater use of…
A homemade burger combining moringa leaves, potato and paneer could help parents introduce more nutritious ingredients without abandoning a familiar favourite. Parents looking for a healthier answer to the burger craze may find it in moringa, the drumstick tree leaf…
Soft rice, bottle gourd and paneer come together in this mild, easy-to-prepare dish designed for smaller appetites. Lauki paneer rice is a simple one-pot meal that brings together soft-cooked rice, bottle gourd and paneer in a dish designed to suit…
USC researchers found that children who ate more ultra-processed food showed stronger reward-related brain responses to appealing food images, which helped predict later gains in BMI and body fat. A study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC suggests…
Cardiff primary pupils will see more fruit, vegetables, wholegrains and plant-based dishes as updated Welsh school food regulations take effect this autumn. Cardiff primary schools will roll out a revised lunch menu this autumn as Wales tightens its school food…
From burgers and sweet-and-sour chicken to bunny chow, loaded chips and chow mein, these homemade versions bring takeaway-style comfort to the family table without the delivery bill. Weekend takeaway favourites do not have to come from a delivery app, or…
Eating fruit at night, choosing bananas and living with diabetes do not make fruit off-limits, while whole produce remains a better choice than juice for most people. Fruit has long carried an oddly complicated reputation. Some people avoid bananas because…
Nestlé India, Abbott, Mead Johnson Nutrition and Zydus Wellness have been asked to substantiate claims about digestion, immunity and child development, including those made through social media. India’s food safety regulator has moved to tighten scrutiny of infant formula and…
Millets, pulses, seasonal produce and traditional meal combinations are being recast as affordable, sustainable ways to improve nutrition without abandoning familiar food habits. Traditional Indian diets are gaining renewed attention as families look for cheaper, simpler and more sustainable ways…
Nutrition experts say pairing wholegrains, protein, healthy fats and fruit may help children maintain steadier energy and concentration than sugary breakfasts. Breakfast can make a difference to how children feel and function through the school morning, but the quality of…
