The Good Foundation
All parents are familiar with the ‘juggle’ – trying to balance kids, family, work, life and home. But, throw a global pandemic into the mix and parents are facing a whole new world of challenges – but, amongst these are opportunities. We’re eating out less and cooking more, we’re spending less time out and about, but more time one-on-one. This is a great opportunity to get the kids into the kitchen, to learn some new skills and discover a love of cooking.
Incorporating food into your daily routine can be a great way to knock over two tasks at once and improve concentration for homeschooling or homework time. Tackling some math in the afternoon? Why not use some grapes as counters and sneak in a nutritious afternoon snack at the same time? Kids getting restless and need a break from school work? Keep the education rolling and set up a hands-on cooking demo with a new recipe – entertain the kids and prep dinner at the same time. Children are more likely to try new foods if they have been involved in the preparation process themselves.
Instilling positive food habits from a young age helps ensure kids continue healthy habits into adulthood. With only 6% of Aussie eating enough fruit and veggies each day, 27% of kids are overweight. To help improve the health and wellbeing of people right across the country, we have recently launched a series of online classes, including our ‘Learn Your Fruit and Veg’ program for children aged 3-12. The online course teaches children about food; what it is, where it comes from, and how it affects their bodies while equipping them with valuable skills for life. For those over the age of 12, we’ve also launched a series of online cooking classes which feature delicious nutritious meals using Jamie Oliver recipes. While we’re transiting back to normal life, let’s take this time to try our hand at new culinary creations.
For more information or to register visit jamiesministryoffood.com.au/online-courses
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