This is the story of how Grub4Life evolved and why we believe so passionately that what children eat in the early years can reap rewards for their lifetime.
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www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that dieting in pregnancy is safe for women and does not carry risks for the baby, a review of research has suggested.
(20-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that formal schooling should be delayed by at least 12 months because an over-emphasis on the three-Rs at an early age can cause significant long-term damage to bright children, according to a leading academic.
(19-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that children's programmes will no longer be shown on BBC One and Two following the digital switchover, the BBC Trust has confirmed.
(18-05-2012)
www.gdaguru.com today reports that most families massively underestimate the amount of food they throw away each week, according to new research.
(17-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that 'Girl power' has led to British female teenagers believing they have the right to drink as much as boys, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report.
(16-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that the number of babies born in the US showing symptoms of opiate withdrawal increased threefold in the 10 years up to 2009, a medical study has found.
(15-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that secondary school pupils are not eating enough at lunchtime according to a study by the body overseeing school food.
(14-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that Norwegian researcher Elisabeth Melbye believes that the key elements for parents to encourage healthy eating for their children is to involve them in buying, preparation and cooking of healthy foods and only having healthy food items in the home.
(14-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that supermarkets stand accused of undermining parents' efforts to feed children healthily by displaying junk food near checkout queues.
(13-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that a recent poll has found that foods such as jam, milk and cereal were believed to be part of the recommended daily fruit and vegetable intake by children aged 8-15.
(12-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that the prospect of a drug to treat autism has been raised after symptoms of the condition were reduced in experiments on mice that were performed by the US National Institutes of Health.
(12-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that nearly two thirds of children are not drinking enough at breakfast time to be properly hydrated, according to a study.
(11-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that fathers are just as likely as mothers to suffer postnatal depression and the risk is higher for younger men, an Australian study has found.
(11-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that children attending A&E or walk-in centres should be assessed within 15 minutes, under new standards set by the Royal Colleges.
(10-05-2012)
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that tobacco companies have targeted children by using "colourful and slick" cigarette packaging, a charity has alleged.
(10-05-2012)
On Friday 26th November Grub4life were proud to attend the 8th Nursery Management Awards at London’s Hilton Metropole Hotel. This annual event is a glittering evening, a bit like the Oscars for...
This weekend was really busy for Grub4life- we were presenting at the 11th Annual Nutrition and Health conference at London’s Olympia. We briefed over 400 health Professionals on our...
On Tuesday 23rd November grub4life will be hosting the 3rd Early Years Cooks Training session for Children’s Centre Cooks working in Southwark. This week we are looking at weaning- when it...
On Friday 5th November I attended a meeting for the 16 nursery cooks who cook for children every day who attend Toad Hall Nurseries. They were gathered together for the launch of a really exciting...
I am helping to raise money for Buckinghamshire based Cranfield Pre-School, a charity which needs £9,000 to stay open for 1 year. In the face of financial cuts staff and supporters of the Pre...
There has been an increase in the number of online companies offering a match making service for parents to find and offer reciprocal childcare. On the surface it seems a great idea, free childcare so...
I did it!!! Completed Bromley's First Five 5k Fun Run! Dressed as a Russian Doll! I confess I did walk some of it...becuase I hadn't done enough training in advance...and the costumes made us very...
HiThis Sunday I am running a 5k run for the CHernobyl Children's Project. My twin sister Frances, my younger sister Linda and my two daughters Bex (16) and Amy (11) and myself are running dressed as...
If you’re in the Croydon area this Sunday 19th April keep an eye out for 5 sweaty Russian Dolls- one of our most committed Grub4life members is running a 5K fun run in aid of the Chernobyl...
In medieval times a festival of egg throwing was held in church, during which the priest would throw a hard-boiled egg to one of the choirboys. It was then tossed from one choirboy to the next and...
This is an important celebration for the Sikh community where in 1699 the identification of the Sikh community was made known as the Khalsa. Vaisakhi this year is Monday 14th April, but many towns and...
It’s great to see that members have been responding to grubbylilzo’s blog- that’s exactly what Grub4life is all about- sharing information and supporting each other.We have some...
Well, I can't believe that already I've had two messages and both were extremely helpful!!! I have looked on the resources section and am completely spoiled for choice!!!! There's so much...
Yesterdays news story about School Caterer’s concerns over the introduction of Nutritional standards for secondary schools which will be introduced in September made complete sense to me.The...
Today I am planning a few lessons which I am taking to my local childrens centre...The first one is Healthy packed lunches..... that's quite easy... I have taught one already which was a success......
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www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that dieting in pregnancy is safe for women and does not carry risks for the baby, a review of research has suggested.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that formal schooling should be delayed by at least 12 months because an over-emphasis on the three-Rs at an early age can cause significant long-term damage to bright children, according to a leading academic.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that children's programmes will no longer be shown on BBC One and Two following the digital switchover, the BBC Trust has confirmed.
www.gdaguru.com today reports that most families massively underestimate the amount of food they throw away each week, according to new research.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that 'Girl power' has led to British female teenagers believing they have the right to drink as much as boys, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that the number of babies born in the US showing symptoms of opiate withdrawal increased threefold in the 10 years up to 2009, a medical study has found.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that secondary school pupils are not eating enough at lunchtime according to a study by the body overseeing school food.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that Norwegian researcher Elisabeth Melbye believes that the key elements for parents to encourage healthy eating for their children is to involve them in buying, preparation and cooking of healthy foods and only having healthy food items in the home.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that supermarkets stand accused of undermining parents' efforts to feed children healthily by displaying junk food near checkout queues.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that a recent poll has found that foods such as jam, milk and cereal were believed to be part of the recommended daily fruit and vegetable intake by children aged 8-15.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that the prospect of a drug to treat autism has been raised after symptoms of the condition were reduced in experiments on mice that were performed by the US National Institutes of Health.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that nearly two thirds of children are not drinking enough at breakfast time to be properly hydrated, according to a study.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that fathers are just as likely as mothers to suffer postnatal depression and the risk is higher for younger men, an Australian study has found.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that children attending A&E or walk-in centres should be assessed within 15 minutes, under new standards set by the Royal Colleges.
www.grub4life.org.uk today reports that tobacco companies have targeted children by using "colourful and slick" cigarette packaging, a charity has alleged.
