Resources General Helpful Stuff

A collection of general helpful stuff about food - food facts for kids, facts about nutrition, food in the news, money saving ideas and information about special diets.

Food Facts For Kids

Facts about individual foods, and helpful nutrition information from our interviewed experts

How to keep packed lunches safe, with Jenna Brown – Food For Kids Podcast episode 26
When to start solid foods with a baby, with Ailsa McHardy – Food For Kids Podcast episode 24
Foods in season in July – Food For Kids Podcast episode 11
How to store berries to make them last and how to use them up – Food For Kids Podcast episode 7
How to store leftovers safely with Jenna Brown – Food For Kids Podcast episode 6

Food News & Views

Items from the news and opinion pieces about food which you might find interesting.

Helpful Stuff

Money Saving Ideas

Ideas to help you save some money on food, from us and from our interviewed experts.

How to store courgettes to make them last and how to use up tomatoes- Food For Kids Podcast episode 27
How to reduce food waste with the freezer, with Kate Hall – Food For Kids Podcast episode 21
How to store tomatoes to make them last and how to use up tomatoes- Food For Kids Podcast episode 18
Easy Summer Holiday Snacks For Kids – Food For Kids Podcast episode 17
How to store berries to make them last and how to use them up – Food For Kids Podcast episode 7
How to store leftovers safely with Jenna Brown – Food For Kids Podcast episode 6

Special Diets

Resources for families and educators working with special diets, from our interviewed experts.

Does my child have a milk allergy? with Emma Shafqat – Food For Kids Podcast episode 19
Sensory issues with food, with Kirsty Porter – Food For Kids Podcast episode 12
My child invited a coeliac friend for tea, with Nicky Chilvers – Food For Kids Podcast episode 10
Is it my fault my child is a fussy eater? Food For Kids Podcast episode 9
Is this fussy eating normal? With Emma Shafqat – Food For Kids Podcast episode 4

Garden Activities by Month

Look for resources for gardening ideas in a specific month of the year so you can plan your garden fun.

How to store courgettes to make them last and how to use up tomatoes- Food For Kids Podcast episode 27
How to keep packed lunches safe, with Jenna Brown – Food For Kids Podcast episode 26
When to start solid foods with a baby, with Ailsa McHardy – Food For Kids Podcast episode 24
How to reduce food waste with the freezer, with Kate Hall – Food For Kids Podcast episode 21
Does my child have a milk allergy? with Emma Shafqat – Food For Kids Podcast episode 19
How to store tomatoes to make them last and how to use up tomatoes- Food For Kids Podcast episode 18

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