Healthy eating for children is very high on most parents agendas. This is mainly because of people like Jamie Oliver who has highlighted food concerns with his participate in advice for school dinners and children eating fresh food. Children need to have a balanced diet to ensure that they grow, have strong teeth and remain healthy and well. We hope that some of the recipes below will give you new ideas to encourage children to enjoy eating well.

A balanced diet

9 tips for eating well

Micro-organisms - food safety

Micro-organisms - recipes and food

Living salad

The main course is an important part of a child's diet as the meat and vegetables have nutrients which ensure strong bones and provide children with the ability to stay well and fight off infection.

Orange chicken party pinwheels

Quick lamb Rogan Josh

Sausages

Home-made chicken nuggets

Fish pie

All children should have a balanced diet and learn to enjoy all types of food. In this cosmopolitan society it is great if children can experience food from all parts of the world.

Guacamole for kids

Sweet chestnuts

Some children do have a 'sweet tooth' and this is fine as long as they also have fresh fruit and vegetables as well. Some times this is an excellent course to ensure that they enjoy fruit!

Marshmallow brownies

Parkin

Toasted marshmallows

Toffee apples

Chocolate strawberries

Christmas ice cream

Christmas log

Christmas recipes

Cranberry bread

Easter recipes

Gingerbread biscuits

Gingerbread cookies in a jar

Water is essential for all children to drink. Sometimes this is more appetising with a little fruit squash added to it. Children should be encouraged to drink healthy to remain hydrated and well.

Drinks to please

Cookery books are colourful and inviting for children. It is also fun to encourage children to help in the kitchen and they have a great sense of achievement when they can say "I made that!".

Cook it together

Christmas things to make and do

Real meals