Nurturing healthy gut microbes is the single best thing we can do for our children’s (and our own) well-being, according to the latest research.
Our Belly Bugs Project introduces kids to a magical world inside us where a gang of Belly Bugs is hard at work keeping us in tip-top condition. Absorbed by the fun adventures and challenges playing out inside themselves right here right now, children’s eyes will be opened and they will develop a love and understanding of nutritious food that will last them a lifetime, minimising the risk of obesity and anxiety so common today.
Keith Chapman, Creator of Paw Patrol and Bob the Builder.
• Join in with your kids as they discover the magical world of their Belly Bugs. Encourage them to determine their own Belly Bug gang from the food they eat and get them to create (and draw) their own Belly Bugs like Soupy Bug, Broccoly Bug, Oaty Bug and so on.
•Use lots of fibre in your cooking. Not only will it keep your family feeling fuller for longer, your gut microbes will love it and they will produce loads of beneficial chemicals as a result of breaking it down.
• Eat the rainbow. Prepare meals using lots of different coloured vegetables and fruit. The more diverse the food you eat, the more diverse and productive your family’s microbiomes will be.
• Above all, serve quality food to your family. Food is the fuel that runs our bodies. Don’t compromise by eating highly processed foods or those labelled low in fat that have lots of added chemicals and preservatives.
• Unfortunately, most large food corporations put their profit before your health. Just because it says ‘healthy’ on the label doesn’t mean that it is. Play Sugar Monster Match to see how much sugar is actually lurking in common foods and drinks.
