52 Brilliant ideas to dump the junk

"Your six-month old is ready to try solids, but you've no idea what to give him? Perhaps your four year old refuses to eat anything green? Maybe you'd like to cook something other than microwave ready meals for your kids but are short on ideas and time? Or maybe you're worried that your child is putting on more weight than he or she should? Well look no further— this book has all the answers. As a health and nutrition journalist with over 20 years' experience, a mother of a three year old and step mother to two teenagers. I've always believed that children will eat well if you choose what you offer them carefully, keep your nerve and sense of humour and occasionally fib about what you've put on their plates!"

Mandy Francis

You'll find yourself referring to Healthy cooking for children again and again. Here is a friendly yet comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about feeding children — from first baby foods right through to fussy teenagers and cooking for kids' parties. Discover:

Why kids hate greens and how to get them to eat more;

Truly simple, home-cooked recipes that are as quick as many microwave meals to prepare;

Healthy lunch box and snack suggestions;

Clever time and money-saving tips for busy parents;

How to decipher food labels.

Whether you want easy to understand information about additives or would simply like to find some recipes for meals your children will eat without turning their noses up. it's all here.

Go straight to some brilliant ideas... Panicking about food allergies? Find out how to minimize the risks on page 17. Need some healthy snacks for between meals? Unearth the energy-packed options on page 57. Did you know that there are over 200 types of bread available in our shops now? Turn to page 81 to work out which ones are right for your kids.

Contents

Brilliant features

Introduction

• About the author Mandy Francis is former Editor of Here's Health and BBC Good Health magazines and the Daily Malts 'Femail' magazine. A former health columnist for the London Evening Standard, she is now freelance and a regular contributor to the Daily Mail. Sunday Times 'Style' and many women's magazines.