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Eat more fruit & veg with with a little help from Costcutter & 5 A DAY
Eating plenty of fruit and veg is one of the best ways to look good, feel great and help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers. Fruit and veg contain lots of vital vitamins and minerals, so it’s important that the whole family – especially kids – eat more fruit and veg every day.
But what if your kids are picky eaters, or you’re worried about time, cost or your cooking skills? Don’t worry – with a bit of help from your local Costcutter and some top tips from other parents just like you, getting your kids eating more fruit and veg can be easier than you think.
Top Tips for getting your 5 A DAY
As part of the 5 A DAY just eat more (fruit & veg) campaign, parents from all over the country have been sharing their top tips for getting their children to eat more fruit and veg. Here are a few to get you started:
Reward your kids for good eating habits
“Create a fruit and veg reward chart to monitor how much fruit and veg they’re eating – kids love it!” Zoe Meadows, Peterborough
Save time with dried fruit
“For an instant fruit portion I just sprinkle a handful of raisins over cereal – it’s so quick and easy.” Marie Jones, Woking
Cheap and cheerful with tinned veg
“To save on cost I use tinned sweetcorn and butter beans, mixed with other veg in season to make a vegetable stew…very tasty!” Sarah Young, Leeds
Frozen for convenience
“Frozen veg is really good to use in large dishes and is always there if you’re in a hurry. It is just as good as fresh and doesn’t go off, which means you get more for your money.” Dervla Gillespie, Kent
Know what counts and make 5 A DAY easy
Remember, it’s not just fresh fruit and veg that count towards your family’s target of at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg every day. The following all count too, and they’re all available at your local Costcutter:
- Tinned or canned fruit and veg
- Frozen fruit and veg
- Dried fruit such as raisins
- 100% pure fruit juice and smoothies
- Pulses like kidney beans or lentils
A portion is roughly 80 grams, which is:
- 1 medium banana
- 2 satsumas
- 3 heaped tablespoons of frozen peas
- 2 halves of tinned peaches
- 1 medium glass of orange juice
Here are some examples of a portion size, hover your mouse over the thumbnails to view a larger version of the portion size.
You can find lots more tips, ideas and recipes, plus a downloadable 5 A DAY reward chart to help motivate your kids, on the official 5 A DAY website: www.5aday.nhs.uk
And don’t forget to look out for the 5 A DAY logo in-store!
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