Understanding Veg
If you aren’t sure where to start with getting kids to try new veg, this is the place. Arm yourself with our experts’ knowledge and tips to begin the journey to better, and save yourself time, stress and money on the way!
My kid won’t eat veg!
Where to start? You’ll need the knowledge to succeed.
Our experts are here to help you understand what vegetables your children naturally prefer, and how to use that to your advantage to get them trying new veg. They will help you understand how much veg you should all be eating in an easy way, why some veg might be better than others to try with your family, and lay the groundwork for success. Look out for our money and stress saving tips along the way.
Understanding Preferences
Like you, your children will have their own natural preferences – some prefer sweet flavours, while others enjoy bitter, some prefer crunchy, others soft, cooked foods. The very first step to supporting your child when it comes to eating vegetables is to understand what veg they naturally prefer. Experts Prof. Giles Yeo and Kim Smith explain more and step you up for success.
Portions
Ever found yourself confused by “5-a-day”? Is it important? Is it affordable? What even counts? Why does it matter? We’ve enlisted some expert advice from registered nutritionists Jenny Rosborough.
Eat the Rainbow
Eating the rainbow is an easy and fun way for your family to understand what vegetables they should be eating. But why bother? Consuming lots of different coloured vegetables means getting a wide range of vitamins and minerals, essential for all of us, but especially for growing kids! Find out more from expert Dr Laura Wyness RNtr.
Supporting Neurodiversity
If your child is neurodiverse? Perhaps they have autism or struggle with hypersensitivity in some form. We know that convincing them to try new foods, particularly veg, can present challenges. We enlisted the help of neurodiversity expert David Rex RD to give you some extra help and support for your family.
Veg on a budget
When your food budget is tight, adding anything in, especially something that might be rejected, can be a daunting task. Eating more veg can cost more, but in the long run can actually save you money, as well as improving the health of your family. Here are some tips from a few of our experts.
Eat with the seasons
Domestically-produced in-season vegetables are generally cheaper, tastier and fresher. They are almost universally kinder to the environment and, of course, they support British farming and our rural communities. What’s not to love? Expert and Veg Power supporter Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall shows you how to get started.
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF VEG
Check out our vegepedia. When to buy in-season. How to store them to keep for longer. How to engage children with each veg, and simple ideas of how to prepare and cook them for maximum taste and minimum waste. Select a veg…
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