Healthy Eating @ St. Venera Primary

Throughout Term One, St. Venera Primary School has also been promoting healthy recipes amongst all classes.

Classes chose different food and appropriate ingredients were brought to school. Two recipes were done every week and children could enjoy different kinds of healthy eating during breaks.

The activity will be also linked to a special calendar which will be launched later on this year. Every month will be accompanied by a chosen recipe along with a reccomended physical excercise.

Please find the list of recipes carried out in classes these past weeks:

Year 1: Smoothies (Fruit and Milk) & Fruit Kebabs

Year 2: Milk Shake and Fruity Cereals (with milk)

Year 3: Parma Ham and Melon & Wraps with Ham & Cheese

Year 4: Caprese (Mozzarella with Tomatoes) & Rice Salad

Year 5: Maltese Ftira and Cold Pasta

Year 6: Feta Cheese Salad & Brown bread with Tuna

First Online Poll: 71 % say 'Fruit gives us nutrients'

Our first online poll saw the participation of 38 children from all 3 countries. We asked you 'Why do you consider eating fruit as a healthy eating habit?' The message from this survey was clear. Do Eat Fruit!

The majority of all those who took part (71%) regard eating fruit as an important habit because they believe they are adding more nutrients into their body. In fact eating fruit does provide nutrients that are vital for health and the maintenance of our body. 15% thought that the risk of getting sick is reduced when they eat fruit. They too were right! 7% eat fruit to keep fit.

Research tells us in fact that fruit stimulates our memory, has a positive effect on our brains and makes you feel better. Apart from nutrients it contains fibers and vitamins. It is the most natural form of food and more importantly it is not expensive!

You can view the complete graph results on the left side of this blog.