According to new research from the University of East Anglia Health and Social Care Partners children who eat a better diet, high in fruit and vegetables, have better mental wellbeing. This study is the first to investigate the association between fruit and vegetable intakes, breakfast and lunch choices […]
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Guest Blog: Teenagers: A Critically Overlooked Group
A fantastic guest blog from registered naturopathic nutritional therapist, Lorna Driver-Davies (Head of Nutrition at Wild Nutrition Ltd.) Lorna Driver-Davies has worked for a decade as a registered naturopathic nutritional therapist, integrating functional medicine practice with her knowledge of botanicals as a […]
With a little help from a Chef and a Scientist!
The Food Teacher™, Rothamsted Enterprises and Rothamsted Research join forces to support children to become the young chefs of the future.
The importance of understanding the link between what we eat and our health couldn’t be more relevant in the current […]
Let’s Teach Them Young!
The Food Teacher™ launch their latest award for nurseries and schools for ages 3+ to support food education and improve long-term health.
The importance of understanding the link between what we eat and our health couldn’t be more relevant in the current climate and […]
Welwyn Hatfield Young Chef of 2020 Announced
Nine year old, Lucas Brooks from St Michael’s Woolmer Green VA C of E School has won the Welwyn Hatfield Young Chef of 2020. The Year 5 pupil competed against eight other fantastic finalists from Welwyn Hatfield primary schools at Ridgeway Academy on Friday 7th February. Five […]
‘The Food Teacher™, launches Young Chef of the Year Award’
In April 2017 The Food Teacher™, was commissioned to create an innovative and engaging award for 10 and 11 year olds in Fleetwood, Lancashire. This was a project sponsored and supported by NHS funding, local and national sponsors. 450+ pupils took part and following its great […]
The Food Teacher Receives Prestigious ‘Best in the World’ Gourmand Cookbook Award in China
Following success in national business awards and a string of appearances at Food Festivals and community events, Katharine Tate, The Food Teacher, has returned from China following receipt of her second world renowned Gormand Cookbook Award.
Identifying and managing food allergies in young children
Childhood allergy is becoming increasingly common in the UK with 50% of children being affected. Food allergy symptoms can be wide ranging and for many they can be life threatening (e.g. anaphylaxis). As a parent it’s vital to work with your child’s teachers and carers […]
Will my Child choose to eat that?
Hilarious reasons children refuse to eat food has recently become hot topic. This source of amusement and frustration for many parents has been indulged by social media in many ways including an Instagram account aptly named #MyKidsCantEatThis, which since it’s inception in April 2015 has already grown […]