The recipe for a healthier life

Changing our eating habits isn't always easy - we tend to stick to foods we know and love, even if they are not always the healthiest options. Family life is often hectic and kids can be fussy eaters so it's often easier just to give them what they want in exchange for a quiet life! TV dinners and convenience foods are a reality of 21st century living, but home-cooked food tastes so much nicer, it is better for us and the dishes are easier to make than you think.

 

Eating well will bring lots of benefits to you and your family. Making even small changes could make a big difference and advisors from the East Kent Health Authority tells us that a good diet will help you:- 

 

 

Why not try these recipe ideas, which have been specially selected for us for the kids - and get them enjoying the food that’s really good for them!

 

 

 

This is a great way to get children eating eggs . Omelette made this way tastes really good and the kids love helping. It's also great as camping food.

various fillings: chopped tomato, onion, mushrooms, ham, sausages, lean bacon bits, peppers, grated cheese, tinned tuna etc. 

2 eggs per child

a drop of milk

Start by chopping up some bits and pieces for the filling and placing them in bowls/containers. Older children can help with this.

Give each child a seal-able freezer bag (medium sized ziplock ones are really good!). Then let each child break two eggs each into their bag. Don't whisk it or anything, shut the bag and let the kids gently shake them or squeeze them. Then add a tiny bit of milk (optional)

Once the yolks have broken up and mixed a bit, the kids add whatever they like from the bowls.

Then squeeze the bags to remove air, seal them by tying in a knot or using the ziplock. You can label the bags so they don't get mixed up.

Then put the bags in a large pan of boiling water and cook for about 10-15 mins (you will know its ready when all the liquid has disappeared).

Open the bag carefully (mind the steam) and serve.