Nutritious and easy healthy meal ideas for children, with balanced food inspiration designed to support growth, energy, development and healthy eating habits.
Frozen produce is often cheaper and can be just as nutritious as fresh, while carefully chosen freezer meals offer busy households a practical way to save money and reduce waste. Freezer aisles are emerging as a budget ally for households…
Parents of 10- to 12-year-olds generally understand that fruit and vegetables are healthy, but many do not know how much children should eat or how to fit them into daily meals. Parents may know that fruit and vegetables are good…
A make-ahead mix of protein-rich savoury bites and planned treats could help families manage hunger, Halloween sweets and the rush to dinner. As the school day shortens and evenings stay busy, the after-school snack window can become the most chaotic…
From slow-cooker taco filling to freezer-friendly casseroles, this practical collection turns chicken into flexible weeknight meals that suit busy households, picky eaters and leftovers. When dinner needs to be fast, affordable and still something the family will eat, chicken remains…
Parents are urged to cut back on sugary foods and drinks after a University of Indonesia specialist warned that routine exposure to added sugar can encourage excess calorie intake, obesity and tooth decay. Parents should pay close attention to how…
Gochujang-marinated chicken, caramelised shredded carrots and kimchi mayo turn a single-tray supper into a colourful, make-ahead bowl with plenty of crunch. Sheet-pan dinners continue to appeal to busy home cooks because they keep the flavour high and the washing-up low,…
Rising calorie consumption is failing to prevent micronutrient deficiencies as ultra-processed foods displace Telangana’s traditional millets, greens and pulses. Telangana’s households may be consuming more calories than before, but health experts say that has not translated into better nourishment. The…
From avocado-filled devilled eggs to spooky sweet potato quesadillas, families are finding ways to make Halloween fun while cutting back on sugar. Halloween may be defined by sweets, but many families are also looking for ways to make the night…
A Cairo University Hospital nutrition consultant says staples such as fava beans, lentils and koshari can form the basis of balanced, affordable meals when paired with vegetables and sensible portions. A healthy diet does not have to be expensive, according…
A satisfying morning meal is less about a single superfood than combining protein, fibre and healthy fats while avoiding sugar-heavy convenience products. A breakfast that keeps people going until midday is less about any single “superfood” and more about how…
Eating the same breakfast is not necessarily unhealthy, experts say, but a nutrient-poor routine can leave gaps in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Eating the same breakfast every day is not automatically a problem, nutrition experts say. What matters most is…
A flexible one-pot recipe turns leftover or rotisserie chicken into a silky, brightened soup, with spinach, herbs and lemon balancing its creamy finish. Creamy chicken noodle soup is having a long, well-earned moment because it delivers the kind of comfort…
