SALAD BAR SUPERSTARS
With Martine McCutcheon
We know the challenges parents face getting little ones to try new things. That's why we've partnered with actress, singer and Mum, Martine McCutcheon to help make getting their 5 a day fun.
If you're looking for fun ways to get your kids eating more veg and making healthier choices, look no further than our salad bar.
We've even got a series of fun family salad nutrition challenges to get all the family involved in.
MEET OUR SALAD BAR SUPERSTARS
@the_coles_official – Shane, Brogan, Archie & Ellie.
@the_freckle_fam – Mike, Sammi-Jo, Florence, Edith, Arthur & Will.
@fun_dad_dean – Dean, Sara, Daisy & Ruby.
OUR SALAD BAR CHALLENGES
See how our SALAD BAR SUPERSTARS got on with all of our different challenges. Why not try these at home?
BLIND TASTE TEST
Eyes covered. Taste buds sharpened. Let's get tasting.
BLIND TOUCH TEST
Ready. Set. Blind touch test.
SALAD BAR BINGO
From tangy tomatoes to lush lettuce - there’s 9 on the cards but only 1 can win. Who's ready for salad bowl bingo.
SALAD BAR ART
Salad is a lot of things - it’s fresh, it’s flavourful, it’s fun. Let's get creative with our colours and bring Salad Bar Art to life.
BUILD THE RAINBOW
We're told to eat the rainbow, but what about making it? It’s time to get creative.
GET INVOLVED IN OUR SALAD BAR CHALLENGES:
Want to get your kids involved in the fun of eating more veg? Download our Salad Bar Bingo & Build the Rainbow challenges below now and let your kids try them for themselves!
MEET OUR NUTRITIONIST LYDIA
We know it can be hard to get kids to try new veg but with the help of our salad bar and our nutritionist, we can make getting their five a day fun. Hear from Lydia and her top tips!
TIP 1
Give fruits and veggies fun names and stories to encourage your kids to try new ones
TIP 2
Challenge your child to create a rainbow plate with as many fruits and veggies as possible
TIP 3
Read stories or watch shows where the main characters love eating veggies
TIP 4
Weekly Food Theme Nights - designate each night of the week with a fun food theme. E.g., Taco Tuesday or Flatbread Friday - encourage your kids to try different foods and flavours on different nights
TIP 5
Make it a challenge - encourage your kids to try one new item each week by making it a tracked challenge - give them known rewards when they try new things
Please note that the nutrition and health advice on our website is general in nature and intended for an average, healthy child. If your child has a health condition, the advice may differ. We do not offer individualized advice on the prevention, treatment, or management of any health conditions for patients or their family members.