Next order cut-off for Monday dispatch is: 00:00:00:00
You can order in advance for up to 2 months. Choose a Sunday or Wednesday dispatch on the checkout page.
Subscription renews in 00:00:00:00
Your active subscription will renew at this time. Please check your upcoming order before this to ensure you get exactly the meals you want.
Welcome to Gourmet Fuel

Please enter a name, e-mail address and password to create an account.

Already have an account?
Log in

Please use a valid email address, such as user@example.com.

If the entered email address is associated with this store, you will receive a password reset email. If you don't receive this e-mail, please check your junk mail folder or contact us for further assistance.

Fill in your email below to request a new password. An email will be sent to the address below containing a link to verify your email address.

Your Cart
Convert Meals to Subscription
How Many Weeks Do You Want?
2 Weeks
5% Off
A great length of plan you can easily reorder as many times as you like.
4 Weeks
5% Off
Variety is key for success. Enjoy the widest range possible.
6 Weeks
10% Off
It can take up to 6 weeks to feel the full effects of good food.
8 Weeks
10% Off
Great discounts, great results. Pause or modify your orders anytime.
12 Weeks
12.5% Off
Get the best prices and enjoy the ultimate service we offer.
Back to School: Up the Fruit and Veg Intake!

Back to School: Up the Fruit and Veg Intake!

by Sophie Harrison | 2nd Sep 2021

With the kids going back to school, September is a good month to set some goals and get the family into a healthy eating routine. A simple goal to set for you and the family this month could be to up your fruit and veg intake. We all know the health benefits of a diet rich in fruit and veg but specifically looking at school aged children, a recent Healthy Ireland Survey found that only one in every four eat fruit (24%) and vegetables (23%) daily!

Why should we eat more fruit and vegetables ?

Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals as well as dietary fibre. Consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables helps to ensure an adequate intake of many of these essential nutrients!

Fruit and veg are a great source of vitamin C, essential for a healthy immune system, which is so important as the kids go back to school! Did you know, a bell pepper contains more vitamin C, gram for gram, than an orange?! Why not try our Thai Green Chicken Curry from the family range to boost the families vitamin C intake, It's full of nutrient rich veggies such as peppers, mushrooms and broccoli.

What are the current recommendations?

The World Health Organization recommends consuming at least 5-7 portions of fruit and veg a day. Consuming 5-7 portions of fruit and veg daily has been associated with improved overall health, healthy weight and reduced risk of certain diseases like cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers.

What does a portion of fruit/veg look like? 

A portion of fruit or veg could look like any of the following: 

  • 1 medium sized fruit - apple, orange, pear or banana
  • 2 small fruits - plums, kiwis or mandarin oranges
  • Small fruits - 6 strawberries, 10 grapes or 16 raspberries
  • 150ml unsweetened fruit juice
  • ½ cup cooked vegetables – fresh or frozen
  • 1 bowl of salad – lettuce, tomato, cucumber

How can we incorporate/ improve more fruit and vegetables ?

  • Always including vegetables in meals; aim to fill half your plate with veg or salad
  • Eating fresh fruit and raw vegetables as snacks; pair with hummus or pesto for a filling and tasty snack!
  • Eating fresh fruit and vegetables that are in season; and
  • Eating a variety of fruit and vegetables.

We can eat fruit and vegetables in so many different ways, we can eat them fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced. Whichever works best for you!

Simple ways to incorporate fruit and vegetables into your little ones diet 

  • Wrap pizzas (get creative!)
  • Omelettes 
  • Fajitas/quesadillas 
  • Soups
  • Smoothies
  • Chopping up fruit and vegetables into shapes and including fun dips like hummus
  • Pasta sauces
  • Yoghurt and fruit 

Family Range

Take the hassle out of back to school dinner cooking and order your weekly meals for the family from our family range: https://gourmetfuel.com/shop/?_bc_fsnf=1&Calories=Family+Range

Most of our family dinners include some veggies, they are chopped up small and fine so you little ones will barely know they are even there if they are fussy little eaters! A great way to ensure you and your kids are eating well and getting enough veggies in your diet. Our nutritionist, Sophie, recommends adding some extra fresh or frozen veggies as a side and having some fruit with yoghurt for dessert to finish the day off!

category

Call Now?

Click Here

Shop Now?

Click Here

Email Now?

Click Here

Book a Consultation ?

Click Here