Week Two Menu
| Week 2 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast / Snack | Porridge with Pineapple and Chia Seeds Contains DairyMilk or Water and Oranges | Poached Eggs on Wholemeal Toast served Sliced Grilled Tomatoes Contains Egg, Dairy, Gluten Milk or Water and Grapes | Toasted Coconut Muesli with Banana and Kefir Contains Dairy Milk or Water, and Pineapple | Whole Wheat Pancakes with Kefir Yoghurt and Raspberries Contains Dairy, Gluten and Egg Milk or Water and Melon | Cheddar Cheese on Whole Wheat Toast served with Cucumber Batons Cherry Tomatoes Contains Gluten and Dairy Milk or Water and Banana |
| Lunch | Salmon Pasta with Tomato Courgette Fresh Cream and Sweetcorn (using Whole Wheat Pasta) Contains Fish, Gluten and Dairy | Chicken and Mushroom Rice Bake with Diced Carrots Garden Peas Cheddar and Fresh Parsley. Using Brown Basmati Rice Contains Dairy and Celery | Beef Bolognese with (Celery Tomato Carrot)Served with Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Fine Green Beans. Contains Celery and Gluten | Turkey Sausages, Minted New Potatoes, Braised Red Cabbage, Parsley Carrots. Served with a Vegetarian Gravy Contains Gluten and Celery | Fish Curry with Cauliflower Sweet Potato and Peas served with Brown Basmati Rice Contains N/A |
| Vegetarian Option | Rosecoco Beans with Tomato Courgette Fresh Cream and Sweetcorn Contains Gluten and Dairy | Quorn and Mushroom Rice Bake Diced Carrots Garden Peas Mature Cheddar and Fresh Parsley Contains Dairy and Celery | Lentil Bolognese with Whole Wheat Spaghetti served with Fine Green Beans Contains Soya, Celery and Gluten | Soya Sausages with Minted New Potatoes, Parsley Carrots, Braised Red Cabbage and Gravy Contains Soya, Gluten and Celery | Chickpea Curry with Cauliflower, Sweet Potato and Peas served with Brown Basmati. Contain N/A |
| Dessert | Vanilla Custard and Stewed Apples Contains Dairy | Banana Bread served with Fresh Banana Contains Gluten, Egg and Dairy | Greek Yoghurt Mango Coulis Contains Dairy | Semolina Pudding with Cherry Compote Contains Dairy and Gluten | Ginger and Flaxseed Oat Fingers served with Apple slices Contains Gluten and Dairy |
| Afternoon Tea | Broccoli and Stilton Soup with Butter Beans Served with Whole Wheat Rolls Contains Dairy, Gluten and Celery | Potato Wedges Sweet Potato Wedges and Swede Wedges served with Homemade Coleslaw with Kidney Beans Contains Egg | Sandwich Platter Chicken Mayonnaise Cheddar Cheese V Egg and Cress V All made with Salad and Wholemeal Bread Contains Dairy and Egg | Rainbow Quiche With Mixed Peppers Spinach Served with Homemade Baked Beans Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy | Pasta with Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes, Borlotti Beans with Basil and Parmesan Pesto Contains Gluten and Dairy |
| PM Snack | Fresh Fruit and Oatcake Contains Gluten and Dairy Milk or Water | Hummus and Pitta Contains Gluten Milk or Water | Pesto Cream Cheese and Crudites and Whole Wheat pita Contains Gluten Milk or Water | Fresh Fruit and Bagel Contains Gluten Milk or Water | Fromage Frais and Oat Cake Contains Dairy 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.
