Food for all the family

Are you stuck for mealtime and snack ideas? The websites listed below have healthy eating advice and ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks that will keep children coming back for more.

Watch a video about cooking healthy food for children.

  • The 5 A DAY section of this website shows you how to ensure that your family gets at least the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables every day.
  • The School Food Trust shows you how to fill lunchboxes with tasty treats that contain enough energy and nutrients to keep your children going the whole day long. You can also read about the healthy eating standards of new school lunches. 
  • The BBC website's recipes section has great lunch and dinner ideas for all the family.
  • Change4Life: mealtime. Find mealtime ideas and healthy eating advice.
  • Change4Life: lunchbox ideas. Get ideas for healthy lunchboxes that kids will love.

Cooking with kids

In this video, Nora the dinner lady (star of Jamie's School Dinners) makes a delicious homemade pizza that will keep all the family happy.

Last reviewed: 14/09/2010

Next review due: 14/09/2012

Tools

Food and diet

Find out how to achieve a healthy, nutritious diet to help you look and feel your best

5 A DAY the easy way

Use this interactive meal planner to plan easy, healthy meals, packed with fruit and veg.

Eat well on the cheap

Swapping takeaways and ready meals for home-cooked versions can save you cash and calories.