Key findings 42% say they find it challenging to get their children to eat a healthy breakfast Under two thirds of families eat an average of 3 portions of fruit and veg daily 94% of parents say their children fall out of their regular routine during the summer holidays Bedtime is the biggest struggle when settling back into the school routine (85%) Half of … [Read more...] about Almost half of Irish parents struggle to convince kids to eat a healthy breakfast
Back To School
Elderberry: A Back to School Necessity
Happy summer! Back to school time is just around the corner. Along with the race to stock up on all the right supplies, from backpacks to binders, we can’t forget about our children’s health. Consider all the bacteria and viruses that make their microscopic home in an average school setting, as well as the draining schedules schoolchildren often have. That’s why we need a … [Read more...] about Elderberry: A Back to School Necessity
Back to School Lunch Box & Nutrition Tips from National Dairy Council
BACK TO SCHOOL: VARIETY, BALANCE AND ADVENTURE CAN BOOST SCHOOL LUNCH-BOXES Over 555,000 primary school children are expected to return to school this Autumn, including over 71,000 new Junior Infants. Dr. Marianne Walsh, Nutrition Manager at the National Dairy Council gives some practical tips and suggestions to help parents and families to plan lunch-boxes and snacks … [Read more...] about Back to School Lunch Box & Nutrition Tips from National Dairy Council
Balancing Back To School Time With Nutrition – Start With The Lunch Box
Back to school time means it is time to get back to packing lunch boxes, and get into the evening meal routine again. When packing a nourishing school lunch for children Danone advises parents to consider the nutrient content of their lunch box in the context of what they consume throughout the day. The Department of Health food pyramid recommends an intake of 3 to 5 servings … [Read more...] about Balancing Back To School Time With Nutrition – Start With The Lunch Box