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Family Food Made Easy: #3 What’s Really on the School Menu? With Sophie Gastman, Megan Waring & Catherine Lippe
Family Food Made Easy: What’s Really on the School Menu? What our children eat at school isn’t just about keeping them full until home time. What they eat during the school day can affect how they feel, behave and learn that very afternoon. Teachers see it first-hand: 85% say diet affects children’s concentration, while 80% say unhealthy break and lunchtime food can contribute to disruptive behaviour. Registered nutritionist Sophie Gastman gives us the ‘why’, explaining what can happen in children’s bodies after they eat and why getting enough fibre matters – from supporting gut health and sustained energy to concentration and focus in the classroom. Then Megan Waring, Director of Nutrition at Caterlink, takes us behind the scenes of the school canteen. She explains what’s changing in school food in England, including moves to get more fibre and beans onto menus – and tackles the crucial question: what’s the point of putting healthier food on the menu if children won’t actually eat it? Megan explains why getting parents on board could be an important part of making positive changes to school food stick. And what about packed-lunch days? Qualified feeding specialist and nutritionist Catherine Lippe shares practical ideas for creating nutritious lunchboxes children will actually eat while keeping lunch realistic, affordable and achievable. What’s Really on the School Menu? is part of a special three-part series from The Netmums Podcast and Veg Power, supported by Sainsbury’s – helping families discover simple, affordable and achievable ways to get more fibre into everyday life. For more food advice and inspiration, follow Veg Power on social media, and for more real-life parenting advice, head to Netmums.com or follow Netmums on socials. This episode is proudly produced by Decibelle
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