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Snack Time in Your Early Years Setting

A common question we’re asked here at Early Start Nutrition, is around what foods to serve children at snack time. In this blog we’ll be exploring how to plan healthy snacks for little ones and which foods to include.  As part of a healthy meal routine, toddlers (over the age of 1 year) should be…

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Fussy Eating in Toddlers and Top Tips to Help

Fussy eating in toddlers is common and considered a normal part of their development. However, if your little one is a fussy or picky eater, it can be a worrying time for you and anyone helping to look after your child (such as their nursery or childminder). There are lots of strategies that you can…

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Menu Planning FAQ’s and Common Pitfalls

In this blog we answer some of the most common questions around menu planning in early years settings. We take a look at some of the common pitfalls we often see when reviewing menus, which will support you to plan nutritious and exciting food for the little ones in your setting! Are there any guidelines…

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Example recipes: Breakfast- Porridge with chopped dates, sliced orange and natural yoghurt. Lunch/ Tea- Spiced lamb koftas with chickpeas, peppers sticks, pitta bread and yoghurt. Pudding- fruit scones with cream cheese and strawberries. Snacks- hard boiled egg fingers with mashed avocado.

Child-Friendly Recipes and Cooking Activities

In this blog we bring together all of our favourite child-friendly recipes and cooking activities and put them into free handy activity cards/ recipe videos. Each recipe outlines the ingredients that you’ll need and a detailed step-by-step guide on how to create it. Our budget-friendly recipes capture a range of cultural tastes and support children…

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How to Have a Healthy Ramadan

Ramadan marks a period of fasting and religious focus for millions of Muslims across the globe. This blog will review some of our top tips for planning meals for a healthy Ramadan. This year, Ramadan is expected to start on Sunday 10th March 2024, following the sighting of the moon over Mecca. Lasting for 29-30…

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Adopting a Sustainable Approach in Early Years Settings and at Home

There are lots of ways you can adapt a sustainable approach in your early years setting or at home when planning your menu and food shopping . It’s a great way to teach children about the benefits to the environment. The small steps you make can have a big impact towards taking care of our…

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How to reduce food waste

In this month’s blog we explore how to make the most of store cupboard ingredients and take a look at how to reduce food waste. How to reduce Food Waste Start by reviewing your store cupboard ingredients and check which food items are in- date. We like to take a ‘shelfie’ every now and again,…

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Prioritising Nutrition in your Early Years Setting

Prioritising Nutrition in your Early Years Setting Here at Early Start Nutrition our role is to advocate good nutrition for children under 5 and their families. We do this by supporting early years settings to provide healthy balanced meals for children, create positive eating environments, provide opportunities to learn about food and promote key nutrition…

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Eating Well as a New Mum

Congratulations on becoming a mum! No doubt you’ll be adapting to a new way of life and routine with your new arrival. While you’ll be busy trying to meet your baby’s needs, it’s essential that you continue to look after yourself. This can be a little easier said than done, as a new baby requires…

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Easter Recipe Ideas

Easter is a time of celebration and is often marked by giving and receiving gifts, including Easter Eggs and other chocolate treats. It can be an exciting time for children, as many Easter eggs are marketed using familiar characters and include treats inside the eggs. We want children to enjoy these treats, but it’s important…

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