Tag: healthy eating

Pilton Community Health Project: keeping the show on the road

While Pilton Community Health Project faces an uncertain future due funding cuts, the local project will continue to deliver much-appreciated services at least until the end of the financial year in March.
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Please, sir: we want some more – healthier school food guidance not enough, say Greens

Expert recommendations to make school food and drink even healthier are being consulted on by the Scottish Government. John Swinney says standards are already high but the Scottish Greens say more is needed to encourage healthy eating. Continue reading Please, sir: we want some more – healthier school food guidance not enough, say Greens

Feeding 1000 bellies, not bins, across Leith!

There’s an old expression that ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’ Well, think again! Environmental charity Changeworks is hosting a free lunch on Sunday 6 May 2018 made from food that would otherwise have gone to waste. Continue reading Feeding 1000 bellies, not bins, across Leith!

Have your say on Welfare Foods Scheme proposals

Low-income families with young children will receive increased payments, digital smartcards and access to a wider range of foods under new proposals. The Scottish Government is consulting on plans to reshape the Welfare Foods Scheme, which aims to help families access a healthy diet. Continue reading Have your say on Welfare Foods Scheme proposals

Eat Better, Feel Better: Aileen and Yogi relaunch healthy eating campaign

Sports stars have helped relaunch the Scottish Government’s Eat Better Feel Better campaign – telling primary school children about their favourite snacks and the benefits of healthy eating. Continue reading Eat Better, Feel Better: Aileen and Yogi relaunch healthy eating campaign

Eat green in 2018: Scots urged to eat more fruit and veg

January will see the revamp of the ‘Eat Better Feel Better’ website, which offers practical advice with the aim of increasing fruit and veg consumption, and cutting unhealthy snacking and sugary drink consumption in children. The site has tips and tools for families to help them make simple, quick and cheap changes to how they shop, cook and eat. Continue reading Eat green in 2018: Scots urged to eat more fruit and veg

Granton Primary School: from plot to plate!

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Granton Primary School launched a new cooking club last week as part of the Food for Thought programme. Children made their own bread and butter and made their very own delicious minestrone soup! Continue reading Granton Primary School: from plot to plate!