Healthier Habits
The Healthier Habits Course began as a pilot initiative at St Clements Primary School, born from the recognition of a growing need within our community. Parents and guardians in Jersey expressed a desire to improve their family's eating habits but often felt overwhelmed by the wealth of conflicting nutrition information available. To address this, our course was designed to demystify dietary advice, simplify healthy cooking, and make nutritious eating accessible and affordable for every family.
About the Course
Our Healthier Habits Course is tailored specifically for parents and guardians who want to foster a healthier lifestyle for their families. Over four weeks, experienced facilitators Rachael, Katey and Bella will guide you through practical, hands-on sessions that cover everything from basic nutrition to smart meal preparation.
Course Highlights:
Understanding Nutrition: Learn the basics of a balanced diet and how to read food labels effectively.
Economical Shopping: Discover how to shop for the best nutritional value on a budget.
Meal Planning Mastery: Acquire skills in meal planning that save time, reduce stress, and keep your family eating healthily.
Interactive Sessions: Group discussions with hands-on activities that make meal prep fun and educational - including delicious tasters.
Creative Lunchboxes: Get creative with healthy lunchbox ideas that your children will love and can even help prepare.
Course Structure
Duration: 4 weeks
Session Times: Weekly sessions from around 13:30 to 14:45, synchronised with school pick-up times to facilitate participation.
Locations: Initially launched at St Clements Primary School, with sessions now also running at Grouville School.
Why This Course Matters
This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed food choices and create healthful meals that benefit the whole family. By participating, you'll gain:
Confidence in the Kitchen: Move beyond recipes to understanding how to create balanced meals.
A Supportive Community: Learn in a supportive, non-judgmental environment where parents can share insights and challenges.
Practical Rewards: Complete the course and receive some fantastic takeaways such as healthy recipe books to encourage ongoing healthy habits.
Your Guide
Introducing the "Healthier Habits" guide, a detailed and motivating resource tailored to guide parents and guardians through the fundamentals of nutritious and economical cooking. This guide is meticulously designed to cover essential topics such as nutrition basics, smart grocery shopping, strategic meal planning, and budgeting effectively.
Our mission is to boost confidence and innovation in kitchen practices while highlighting the importance of preparing healthy, cost-effective meals.
Join us as we aid parents in becoming adept and resourceful in their meal preparations, empowering them to craft wholesome, tasty dishes that will delight and nourish their families.
Dive in and enjoy making healthier choices that benefit your whole family!
