In today’s culture, weight can be a sensitive subject, especially for children and teens. The desire to be thin is reaching school-aged children, as girls as young as 6 years old express concerns about their body image and gaining weight. Deciding how to approach weight issues with young people deserves careful attention; how you handle…
Details
In today’s blog, we take a look at some of the best brain foods for your kids growing minds. Believe it or not, nutrition can play a major role in just how well your kids absorb and retain information at school. So, along with backpacks and notebook paper, stock up on these delicious superfoods and…
Details
Are you an Early Days Food’s Customer? Join our referral scheme today and earn up to €500/£500 worth of meals Every account referred to Early Days Foods who signs up for our services from now until July 31st will receive €500/£500 worth of food for your crèche per signed account. Terms and conditions apply. If…
Details
Every parent, teacher or nursery owner has heard that children should be eating a “balanced diet.” But a balance of what? Here are the nine nutrients that every child should be getting on a daily basis: 1. Protein Protein helps a child’s body build cells, break down food into energy, fight infection, and carry oxygen.…
Details
Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote your overall health. But is nutrition in early childhood the same as adult nutrition? In…
Details
Children need a wide variety of foods for a well-balanced diet. The amount of physical activity they have in a day will be an important part of how much they need to eat. When children are busy and active, snacking is important to keep energy levels high. A healthy meal during the day is key…
Details