Week One Menu
| Week 1 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast / Snack | Homemade Muesli with Apricots Banana Chia Seeds and Kefir Contains Dairy Milk or Water and Orange | French Toast made with Egg Fresh Cream and Banana Served with Kefir Contains Gluten, Dairy and Egg Milk or Water and Melon | Homemade Pancakes served with Kefir Yogurt and Mixed Berries. (Made with Whole Wheat Flour) Contains Gluten, Dairy and Egg Milk or Water and Bananas | Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon On Whole-Wheat Toast served with Chopped Spinach Contains Gluten, Egg and Dairy Milk or Water and Apples | Porridge Served with Blueberries and Flaxseed Contains Oats Milk or Water and Pineapple |
| Lunch | Brown Basmati Rice with Curried Roasted Chickpea Garden Peas Egg & Fresh Parsley Contains Celery, Egg and Dairy | Chicken Cacciatore with Tomatoes Peppers Sage New Potatoes Contains Celery | Fisherman’s Pie made with Smoked Haddock and Cod Served with Fine Green Beans Contains Fish, Dairy and Gluten | Beef Chilli Con Carne with Peppers Aubergine Kidney Beans served with A Mixed Vegetable Brown Basmati Rice Contains Celery | Roasted Chicken, Roast Potatoes, Green Cabbage Carrots and Garden Peas served with a Vegetarian Gravy Contains Gluten |
| Vegetarian Option | Brown Basmati Rice with Curried Roasted Chickpeas Garden Peas Egg and Fresh Parsley Contains Dairy, Egg and Celery | Chicken Style Soya Pieces with Cacciatore with Tomatoes Peppers Sage New Potatoes Contains Soya and Celery | Butter Beans in a Cheese Bechamel with Mashed Potatoes and Fine Green Beans Contains Dairy | Chilli Beans with Peppers and Aubergine Served with a Mixed Vegetable Brown Basmati Rice Contains Celery | Roasted Quorn Fillet Roasted Potatoes Green Cabbage Carrots and Garden Peas served with a Vegetarian Gravy Contain Gluten |
| Dessert | Apple Crumble with Flaxseed and Oats served with Creme Fraiche Contains Gluten and Dairy | Home Made Fruit Scones Contains Gluten, Dairy and Egg | Beetroot and Chocolate Cake Low Sugar Contains Gluten and Egg | Greek Yogurt served with a Raspberry Coulis Contains Dairy | Homemade Rice Pudding with Blueberries Contains Dairy |
| Afternoon Tea | Homemade Pork Sausage Rolls Or Soya and Mushroom Based Rolls served with Home made Baked Beans Contains Soya and Gluten | 3 Cheese Pasta with Stilton Leicester and Cheddar Broccoli and Chickpeas Using Whole Wheat Pasta Contains Gluten, Celery and Dairy | Handmade Pizza with a Lentil and Tomato Sauce, Artichoke Onion Mushroom and Mozzarella Contains Gluten and Dairy | Sandwich Platter with Cheese & Onion, Egg & Cress, Chicken & Cranberry on Wholemeal Bread served with a Garden Salad. Contains Gluten, Dairy and Egg | Sweet Potato Carrot Celery Onion and Lentil Soup Served with Buttered Whole-wheat Rolls Contains Celery and Gluten |
| PM Snack | Crudités Hummus and Pitta Contains Gluten Milk or Water | Fresh Fruit and Ryvita Contains Dairy Milk or Water | Fresh Fruit and Bagel Contains Gluten Milk or Water | Fresh Fruit and Oat Cake Contains Gluten Milk or Water | Boiled Egg & Toast Contains Egg and Gluten Milk or Water |
Nurturing Healthy Habits
Preschool is a critical time in a child’s life when they begin to develop habits and behaviours that can shape their health and well-being in the long run. One of the fundamental aspects of a child’s growth is their nutrition.
Holi at Colliers Wood making Coconut Barfi
Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many.
Dealing with ’Picky Eaters’
It’s normal for children to be fussy eaters – that is, to not like the taste, shape, colour, or texture of particular foods.
In fact, this all happens because fussy eating is part of children’s development. Up to a third of children around the age of two could be described as fussy eaters.
Nutrition, Exercise & Gratitude
As a parent, you want your child to be happy and healthy. You also want them to do well in school and reach their full potential. Good nutrition is essential for all these things. Unfortunately, it can be hard to know what foods are best for your child’s cognitive and physical development.
Let Food be thy medicine
Willows Preschool has a passionate interest in the link between diet and health. Not surprisingly, what is emerging is that what is good for adults is just as good for children.
Fatty Acids
You may have heard of omega-3 and 6 essential fatty acids (the body cannot make), but what about omega-9? Omega-9 is a non-essential fatty acid, which means that your body can produce it on its own. However, omega-9 is still important for maintaining a healthy balance in the body.
Probiotic Foods
It’s no secret that a healthy diet is important for a strong immune system. But what you may not know is that the key to a healthy immune system starts with a healthy gut. The microbiome is a collection of trillions of microbes that live in our gut, and it’s responsible for everything from digesting food to protecting us from disease.
Childhood Obesity
It’s no secret that childhood obesity is on the rise. In fact, according to a recent study, the number of obese children has increased by millions in just the last year. This rise in childhood obesity is the largest single-year increase since the programme began 15 years ago and highlights the worldwide rising trend for obesity among children and adolescents.
What is the Microbiome
The microbiome is the collection of all the microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses) that live in and on the human body.
Most people think of microbes as germs that make us sick.
Start Early
A recent study published in the journal Paediatrics may help explain why the link between breastfeeding and preventing obesity is ambiguous. The study showed that what really helped prevent obesity was getting breast milk directly from the breast.
Nutrition plays a critical role
It is well-established that nutrition plays a critical role in early brain development. Numerous studies have shown that deficiencies in certain nutrients can lead to cognitive impairments and other developmental delays. However, the mechanisms by which these deficits exert their effects are not fully understood.
