This week I’m joining lots of other parents and bloggers by taking part in the #NoJunk Challenge launched by children’s food brand Organix.

As much as the (self-proclaimed) Nothern Love Machine protests, there will be no pre-bought pizzas, pies or processed rubbish on our menu this week. Instead, we’re aiming for healthy meals, cooked from scratch, full of nutritious ingredients that don’t have lots of numbers after them.

Last week I admitted that since becoming pregnant, although I’ve eaten lots more fruit and veg, our family’s meals haven’t been as healthy as they once were. Cooking from scratch has just felt like too much effort some days, when my pregnancy exhaustion levels reach new heights. We’ve slipped into some bad habits that I know are all too tempting to keep if we don’t stop and take a look at what we’re actually eating.  Continue reading »