CHILDREN are being challenged to try a new vegetable recipe every day for five days after new research found almost a third of parents admitted giving up trying to feed them their greens.
The Eat Better Feel Better campaign has been launched by the Scottish Government to help parents get more greens on plates.
The campaign website has more than 180 recipes for families looking to make healthy changes, including a variety of vegetable-based meals to help children reach their five-a-day target and many which can feed a family of four for less than a fiver.
Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell said: “The message is that by making small changes to how you shop, cook and eat, you and your family can eat better and feel better.”
“We understand from listening to parents that getting children to eat vegetables can be challenging, but Eat Better Feel Better is focused on providing simple, quick and cheap ways to make meal-times healthier and less stressful.
“Diet plays such an important part in ensuring the health and wellbeing of children, which is why it’s vital we continue to give parents the support and advice to make healthier choices.”
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