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Food allergies

A food allergy can happen when a person’s immune system reacts to a food allergen (which is always a protein).

Swap that snack and feel great

Instead of:

A twist on takeaways

Choose takeaways with lots of vegetables such as wraps, salads and stir-frys. Choose wholegrain options eg, wholegrain wraps, pasta and brown rice.

It’s all in the preparation

Cooking and freezing extra meals means a super quick and easy meal for another night. Just heat and eat. Soups, curries, lasagne, stews and mince all freeze well.

Looking for the best snacks?

These snacks ideas are quick and easy. Encourage your kids to make their favourite ones:

Favourite family soups

You can make soup for dinner or in the weekends for lunch. Serve soup with fresh bread or toasted sandwiches and your family will be asking for soup to be on the menu!

Fun ways with food for kids

Try some of these fun ways to encourage kids to eat more vegetables:

5 easy ways with pasta

Pasta is popular because it is fast and easy to cook and is affordable and versatile. It is the perfect ingredient for a fast week night dinner.

5 easy ways with potatoes

Potatoes can be mashed, boiled, baked, steamed or microwaved, and are tasty in salads, added to a curry or soup, or as the topping of a pie.

Try these recipes for inspiration:

It's easy to make porridge extra delicious

Porridge made from rolled oats is one of the best breakfasts for your family. Oats are packed full of energy and goodness. And they are much cheaper to buy than fancy flavoured breakfast cereals.

Frozen and canned as good as fresh

Frozen and canned fruit and vegetables are packaged soon after picking and are high in vitamins.

How to get breakfast on the table quick smart

Breakfast doesn’t have to be expensive or take ages to prepare. Keep these items on your shopping list so your family can enjoy a quick smart breakfast:

Sweet treats

Dessert can also be a great way to get the family eating more fruit and dairy products.

Check out our top five dessert ideas that taste good and are good for you.

Easy ways to encourage children to eat breakfast

Involving children in the preparation of breakfast will also help them be more enthusiastic when it comes to eating. Kids are more likely to eat food they’ve helped prepare.