CoronavirusPublic Health Early Years Guidance

Published by:Public Health Early Years Group (COVID-19)For queries please email Joanna or Carolyn

Top Tips for Eating WellThe prospect of staying at home with the family for a length of time can seem overwhelmingand a little worrying. You may be thinking about finances and what you’re goingto cook for the family

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What have you got in?Have a look at what’s already in your cupboards,fridge and freezer. Get the children to help makea list of all the foods you already have.

Ready steady cook!Ask the children to help to put together mealswith the existing foods, be prepared to improvise,substitute or try new recipes. Could you makeenough to freeze it for another day?

Minimise wasteMake sure you use any perishable foods first,cooking and refrigerating or freezing will extendits shelf life or making soups or sauces fromvegetables that need to be used.

Save your moneyUse cheaper plant based protein such as lentils,beans and chickpeas instead of meat for familyfavourites as they save money and last longer.

Make extra portions and freezefor later.

Try out new thingsLet the kids experiment andtry new foods without theadded pressure of time, letthem prepare such thingsas carrot and cucumbersticks as a snack. Get them

to make of list of all the newfoods they’ve tried and rate

them out of 10.

Use what youcan findThe supermarket mayhave sold out of longerlife foods, but there arestill plenty of fresh fruitand vegetables whichcan be made intohealthy meals such asvegetable shepherd’s pieand soups. These can befrozen for another day.

Involve thewhole familyInvolve the children incooking and find fun teachingopportunities, talk aboutnumbers and colours. Try tomake positive memories in whatis a stressful for time for families.

Check out thesewebsitesFor inspiration on healthy recipes

For tasty recipes on a budget

Cooking with the kids

HENRY have lots of healthy recipes

If you are in need of urgent help or support,you can also call 01274 431000