24/05/2010 by Ed.

Week                24^th – 28^th     May  

Monday:  Chicken and Lentil Hotpot,  Sultana Sponge and custard 

Tuesday:  Fish casserole with swede mash,    Raisin cake

Wednesday:  BBQ,   Oat and Cherry biscuits

Thursday:  Turkey bolognaise with vegetables,   Cheesecake 

Friday:  Toad in the hole with roast potatoes,  Bakewell pudding

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16/05/2010 by Ed.

Four out of five children are still not eating enough fruit and vegetables, potentially increasing their risk of getting cancer later in life, according to the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). According to the latest Health Survey for England, on average, boys aged five to 15 eat just over three portions of fruit and vegetables a day while girls eat marginally more. On the day of the survey one in 14 boys and one in 25 girls hadn’t had any fruit or vegetables at all.

Nathalie Winn, nutritionist for the WCRF, said the results were concerning and stressed the importance of encouraging children to adopt health eating habits as early as possible. “Scientific research shows that eating a plant-based diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, wholegrains and pulses probably reduces the risk of a number of types of cancer later in life. “There are lots of reasons why fruit and vegetables may protect against cancer. As well as containing a variety of vitamins and minerals, which help keep the body healthy and strengthen the immune system, they are also a good source of phytochemicals — biologically active compounds which may help to protect cells in the body from damage that can lead to cancer.”

The WCRF will be working with schools across the country to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables as part of its Fruity Friday campaign this week. As you will be well aware, children at Learning Curve get plenty of fruit and vegetables in the meals and snacks they eat at nursery.

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16/05/2010 by Ed.

Week                17^th – 21^st    May  

Monday:  Lamb and vegetable pie topped with sliced potatoes,  Tapioca and raisins 

Tuesday:  Turkey and butterbean Lasagne,    Apple Pie and custard

Wednesday:  Beef and vegetable plait with Anna potatoes,   Fruit trifle

Thursday:  Roast chicken with roast potatoes,   Banana bread pudding 

Friday:  Tuna and pasta bake,  Lemon tart and custard

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10/05/2010 by Ed.

Week                10^th – 14^th   May  

Monday:  Cod in Parsley Sauce,  Stewed Fruit 

Tuesday:  Curried turkey balls with pilau rice,    Rhubarb with oat crumble

Wednesday:  Pasta Bake,    Apricot Sponge

Thursday:  Salmon fishcakes with stir fry vegetables,   Apple Snow  

Friday:  Sausages with cauliflower and potato bake,  Banana custard

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