Gillian Beattie (38) has been a vegetarian for 21 years and enjoys cooking healthy food for both her daughter aged 7 and her son aged 3.
What Gillian says
Why is healthy eating important to you and your family?
Why is healthy eating important to you and your family?
Why did you want to become a healthy helper?
Why did you want to become a healthy helper?
How have you dealt with fussy eaters in your family?
How have you dealt with fussy eaters in your family?
Do you have any tips for families trying to eat healthier and on budget?
Do you have any tips for families trying to eat healthier and on budget?
Gillian's favourite recipe
"I absolutely love making the family veggie Bolognese. I make the sauce from scratch using lots of vegetables including tomatoes, peppers and mushrooms and use Quorn mince instead of meat. My kids absolutely love it; they always clear their plate!"
We also love the Eat Better Feel Better tomato pasta recipe - simple but very tasty!
Gillian's top tips
"Try and include a lot of bright colours in your recipes, it can make them look a lot more appetising for kids, for example yellow peppers, carrots etc."
"Plan your meals out every week using a meal planner, it saves time and also is a great way to get the kids involved in what you’re going to eat as a family."
"A lot of foods already have salt in them so don’t add anymore if you don’t have to."