24/02/2026
We’ve all had those evenings where it’s jacket potato, cheese and beans again… But before you feel guilty, know that this humble meal is actually ticking a LOT of nutritional boxes for your tot ✅
🥫 Half a can of baked beans can provide over 1/3 of a toddler’s iron needs, around half their daily fibre, plus protein and magnesium!
🧀 A small 20g portion of cheddar cheese adds calcium, protein, and vitamin B12.
🥔 A jacket potato provides Vitamin C, energy-giving carbohydrates, fibre when the skin is eaten and extra magnesium.
So, together you’ve got carbohydrates + protein + fats + fibre + key vitamins and minerals. That’s a balanced meal! So remember: A nourishing meal doesn’t have to be fancy, and you are likely doing a better job than you think 🧡
Thank you to our for breaking down the foodie facts, as always!