Meals

 

I am a very firm believer in healthy eating.  Especially for children.  However I do know how hard it can be to get children to eat a wide range of fruit and veg every day.  In all meals I prepare I will choose a wide variety and I will also incorporate as much fruit and veg into recipes.  For instance if we are baking cakes and buns I will add grated carrot or grated apple into the mixture. 

 

I think children should be encouraged to eat fruit and veg but by hiding it in recipes as well then it means they will definitely get all the vitamins and nutrients they need to stay strong and healthy.  For example my Chilli includes the following veg.  Onion, carrot, celery, kidney beans, baked beans, sweet corn and peppers. Veg is cut up small so children do not notice as much.  I only use free range eggs.

 

I have a breadmaker, all bread that is eaten will be baked fresh every day.   I will ask children to take part choosing recipes so that they will be more interested in trying different varieties.

All meals and snacks are prepared by myself and  children will be encouraged to help in the preparation of meals.   I operate a ‘no junk’ policy– this includes processed foods (such as high salt and fat).

 

I will sit and eat alongside the children at meal times and provide a good role model for healthy eating. Children will be encouraged to develop good eating skills and table manners.  Children will be expected to sit at the table or in a high chair during meal times.

 

Breakfast

 

Cereals such as Cheerios, Cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Weetabix.

Or Porridge with fruit, Scrambled eggs on toast.

Toast with Peanut Butter, Nutella or Jam

 

Lunch

 

Toast with various toppings, like beans, cheese, scrambled egg or spaghetti

 Omelette with Salad, Sandwiches, Jacket Potato (various fillings)

Pasta with a tomato/veg sauce

Fruit, Yoghurt

 

Tea

 

Chilli with Rice/Jacket Potato, Spaghetti Bolognese,

Homemade chicken nuggets and chips

Good Quality Fish fingers and Sweet potato Wedges

Sheppard’s Pie with mixed veg, Meatballs with tomato sauce and Pasta

Lasagne with roast potatoes and veg, Cod in sauce with boiled potatoes and veg

Chicken casserole, mash and veg, Fish cake, chips and peas

Home made burgers in fresh bread buns with cheese and salad

Home made pizza with garlic bread and salad

Rice pudding, fruit, apple crumble and custard

Ice cream

 

Snacks

 

Crackers with cheese, fruit, breadsticks, raisins

Fromage frais,  Veg sticks with hummus

Any muffins or cakes we have baked.

 

The above menu is a sample, if you wish to see the current menu planner please ask when you come to visit me.  I grow some fruit and veg and these will be used wherever possible.  Filtered water is available throughout the day, milk and juice will be provided at meal and snack times.  All milk for babies must be provided, be it formula or breastmilk in bottles.  I am fully supportive of breastfeeding mothers and any requirements  you have I would be happy to discuss.

I can also cater for vegetarian or specialist diets.  Full instructions from your doctor about any specialist dietary requirements will be needed.