Nutritious and easy healthy meal ideas for children, with balanced food inspiration designed to support growth, energy, development and healthy eating habits.
Greek yoghurt, lean mince and reduced-fat cheese are giving classic casseroles a lighter makeover without sacrificing their hearty, one-dish appeal. As autumn settles in, casseroles regain their appeal: they are economical, forgiving and easy to serve straight from the oven.…
These oat, date and nut energy balls are quick to make, easy to customise and practical to store , but homemade does not necessarily mean low-calorie. Packing a school lunchbox often calls for a little imagination, especially when children want…
Smearing, squashing and grabbing food can help babies build motor skills, explore textures and move towards independent eating , provided parents keep choking risks in check. What looks like a spectacular mealtime mess can still be a useful lesson in…
These adaptable savoury pastries can be filled, portioned and frozen ahead, giving families a practical way to add variety to children’s packed lunches. Mini pâté can be a practical answer to the daily challenge of packing a school lunch that…
Small portions, familiar pairings and gradual exposure can help toddlers approach new foods without turning mealtimes into a battle, specialists say. Toddlers often act as though a food they ate happily last month has become unrecognisable overnight. For parents, that…
From homemade spaghetti O’s and tuna casserole to tacos, soup and Japanese hamburg steak, these simple recipes promise familiar flavours without the lengthy preparation. For parents staring down a busy weeknight, the appeal of a dinner that is both fast…
Pairing oats with mushrooms, leafy greens and eggs adds protein, fibre and flavour to an inexpensive, adaptable meal while keeping preparation simple. Oats have become a staple for busy households because they are inexpensive, filling and easy to adapt to…
A creamy broccoli orzo offers a quick, adaptable dinner that can be tailored for children, different diets and whatever vegetables are left in the fridge. Broccoli orzo has become a dependable weeknight dish because it delivers comfort without much effort.…
Gastronomos maps out a thrifty week of home cooking, pairing seasonal ingredients with careful planning to minimise waste while covering pasta, poultry, vegetables, legumes, seafood and dessert. Kathimerini’s Gastronomos has sketched out a week of home cooking built around seasonality,…
India’s food safety regulator has proposed banning added sucrose and fructose in nutrition products for babies up to six months, with the draft amendment now open to public consultation. India’s food safety regulator has proposed a new limit on infant…
Balanced meals built around varied, minimally processed foods may offer a more practical path to good nutrition than the ever-growing maze of diet rules and superfoods. Healthy eating has become wrapped in rules, labels and anxieties that can make an…
Advance planning, flexible menus and less pressure at the table can help families manage picky eating, competing preferences and busy schedules. Family dinners can look simple from the outside: food on the table, everyone seated, and a brief pause in…
