Our ingredient of the week this week is Pomegranate. These fruity delights are a good source of fibre as well as vitamins A, C, some B vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium and iron.

The antioxidants in pomegranates are three times higher than that in green tea! Pretty protective stuff!

When choosing a pomegranate, look for those with unblemished, shiny skins and which feel heavy for their size, as these are often the juiciest. They are great juiced, eaten by themselves or in salads. Yum!

Pomegranate has been one of the foods we have used at our classes for the children to try. It has gone down so well and something we often forget to offer. Exposing our children to more variety can take time but is important to keep trying things as builds confidence in new foods.

Our next class is at Old Gatehouse Lenzie, it’s getting close to capacity so if you are keen to come along please book in on our website. #foodheroesscot #pomegranate #healthyeating #healthyfood #getkidscooking #whatdietitiansdo #preschool #toddler ... See more

One question that comes up time and again in our classes is how do I get my child to eat new foods?

Here are some of our top tips:

Never force a child to eat; this will make them more averse to eat.

Always show encouragement even if nothing is eaten. Avoid any negativity around food.

Speak to your child about why they don’t like particular foods, is it the look, smell, texture etc and focus on offering new foods of similar preferences initially.

Get your child involved in the preparation and making of meals and snacks. It builds positive relationships with your child and food.

If you would like to come and join in the fun with lots of food heroes and cook up some treats, book into our Lenzie class at Old Gatehouse Lenzie on Friday 15th November #foodheroesscot #preschool #kidslovecooking #healthyfood #trustadietitian #fussyeaters #healthykids ... See more

Another food heroes class and another fantastic bunch 😃 these pictures speak volumes today, the kiddies were loving the food they cooked up 😋
We have a private class next week then our next class is in Lenzie on 15th November at Old Gatehouse Lenzie. This may well be our last class of the year due to other commitments so please book via our website if you don’t want to miss out!! #foodheroesscot #getkidscooking #preschool #healthyfood #funwithfood #whatdietitiansdo ... See more

Our ingredient of the week this week is butternut squash. This is currently in season and is part of the pumpkin and courgette family. It is a fantastic vegetable, low in calories and fat and rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin A, C and E (all essential vitamins for growing children).
Butternut squash is excellent on its own as wedges or baked in the oven with Parmesan cheese. It is also fantastic to use in soups, stews, curries and risottos.
Stored properly in a cool dark place, these can be kept for up to 3 months!!! Get cooking with them while they are tasting at their best 😋 #healthyeating #healthyeatinghabits #foodheroesscot #dietitian #whatdietitiansdo #butternutsquash ... See more

Getting the balance right is something as Dietitans we talk about regularly. This is what we aim to achieve in every one of our Food Heroes classes. Each week we carefully plan our menu to encourage a balanced diet for our budding chefs! Come along to Friday’s class KIDZ TOWN Role-Play to enjoy some quality time with your wee one and let them do the cooking! They will LOVE being in control of the kitchen!! Visit our website to book one of the last few spaces. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️🍏🍎🍉🍒🥬🥔 #foodheoresscot #balanceddiet #whatdietitiansdo #trustadietitian #preschool #getkidscooking #children #mentalwellbeing #physicalwellbeing #healthyeating #healthyeatinghabits ... See more

Now the clocks have changed and we’re heading into winter the amount of natural sunlight we will be getting is limited. Vitamin D is found in only a small number of foods therefore make sure you have your vitamin D supplements for all the family! Children above 1 year and adults should take 10 micrograms per day #vitamind #winteriscoming #whatdietitiansdo #trustadietitian ... See more

We are looking forward to getting back to classes this week. We are in Stirling on Friday and are planning on cooking up stuffed peppers then we have some bonfire fruit fun planned. There are still some places remaining so please see our website for booking details #foodheroesscot #preschool #whatdietitiansdo #getkidscooking #foodfun #peppers ... See more

Ingredient of the week!

It’s got to be pumpkin this week!!! We will all have one of these to spare over the coming week and there are so many uses and health benefits of pumpkins!

It is packed with a source of Vitamin A for eye health, Vitamin C for the immune system and lots of other vitamins. As well as being nutrient dense it is low in calories and is extremely versatile in cooking for both savoury and sweet dishes.

The whole pumpkin is edible when cooked – the skin, pulp and seeds – just ensure the stringy part has been removed.

Dishes you could make with pumpkin include pumpkin pie, pumpkin waffles, pumpkin soup, pumpkin risotto, pumpkin lasagne, pumpkin curry, the list is endless. You can roast the seeds and have these to snack on. So don’t waste your pumpkins next week, get cooking with them instead!! 🎃 #foodheroesscot #preschool #getkidscooking #halloween #whatdietitiansdo #pumpkin ... See more

While Food Heroes take a few days off this week for October Holidays, it certainly doesn’t stop us getting our kids cooking. It’s the perfect activity for a play date! The boys had a blast making Calzone Pizzas yesterday. My wee boy is so much more adventurous when a fun activity with his friend is involved. Give it a try and tell us what you and your own food heroes get cooking. It’s all about making food fun and building positive relationships around healthy choices! #foodheroesscot #getkidscooking #tothekitchenandbeyond #primaryschool #preschool #healthyeating #fun #veggie #pizza #schoolholidays #mentalwellbeing #physicalwellbeing ... See more

Super busy class today making veggie bean burgers, Halloween fruit and sweet skewers and a tangerine decorating contest!! These are the only pictures we got so anyone who attended class today and managed to get any pictures we would appreciate if you wouldn’t mind tagging us in them! We love seeing the pictures following our classes. Thanks all for coming, hope to see you all again soon 😃😃 #foodheroesscot #schoolholidays #whatdietitiansdo #getkidscooking ... See more