Nursery food - UK

ohh Helen! Interesting! Thank you! But they’re high in salt?

The offered banana at the end. Which she didn’t touch x

I personally wouldn't be worried about this meal, if there's a variety in the child's weekly meals. Xx

Chicken curry - can be fine if homemade without salt (we make it and our baby loves it)
But I would be fuming if nursery gave out baby fish fingers or any other ultra processed foods which I don’t think are good for children especially babies. If homemade, fine, but if from a packet I would not be happy.

I think it's unfair to say that to be honest. It may make other people feel a bit rubbish about what they give their children.
I cook freshly cooked homemade food, lots of fruit and veg for most meals.. But my eldest, will also have fish fingers etc. It's all about balance in my view, but then you're entitled to your opinion too 🙂 xx

Not really sure what your problem is… Friday treat day? If it’s processed food everyday then ok, raise a concern or send your own food in… but they have various needs to cater for and can’t do so individually… and it’s one meal from 3 a day

I think it’s about balance. If it was that everyday then sure. But one meal. They are catering for all ages and children so I don’t think it’s terrible.

I personally wouldn't be happy with my child being given ultra processed food. I don't want to judge others as not everyone has that choice but it doesn't make not wanting that for my child wrong. Yeah it's not the worst thing in the world but ultra food is designed to be addictive and isn't a treat in my opinion especially when a baby doesn't know any different.

100% agree

My gripe with it is that these UPFs are being provided in an institutional setting (nursery and schools), where they are not really an occasional treat but part of the regular diet.

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for your comments. I read my post it seems that the post suggested I was more angry than I was… I was just trying to get feelers. Thanks all 🥰

I think people need to be careful about the fish finger debate and “processed foods”. Just because it’s processed in the way it’s put together, doesn’t mean that the ingredients and what’s in it are bad for you. Fish fingers are actually very high in fibre and protein and if you get a good brand, they don’t have any additives or bad things in them at all and can provide omega 3. It’s all natural ingredients. It’s literally just the way they’re put together that makes them ultra-processed.

A lot of healthy foods out there are “ultra-processed”, such as peanut butter, some cheeses, hams, every day tomato passata that’s used in a multitude of things, etc.

Doesn’t make them bad for us if the ingredients in them are good with no bits added in that we’ve never heard of. Not saying daily eating, but moderation is fine.

I think doing your research is definitely worth it with things you’re unsure about, and if it contains nasties, then no. X

It’s not worth the Nurserys reputation- the experience I have had had always been a varied menu x

This is what they serve at these places. A lot of them don't make things from scratch unfortunately. Would be lovely if they did. School is the same.

I thought that but then they said they make everything from scratch. So was taken aback

yes. Must be. Thanks