Kids Guide to Food: Staying Healthy & Where Food Comes From

Kids Guide to Food: Staying Healthy & Where Food Comes From

Find out about healthy living, the environment, and where your food comes from with Fun Kids' series on Food, Health, and the Environment!

Episodes

August 4, 2025 5 mins

It’s August and the Fruit and Root Crew hero of the month is the Sweetcorn!

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It’s July and the Fruit and Root Crew hero of the month is the tomato!

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We're now at the end of the grain chain and George is re-capping everything that we've learnt. There's a lot of work that goes into making just one loaf of bread!

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June 14, 2017 3 mins

George is learning all about the harvest festival that celerbates a successful crop. He finds out about how the harvest is celebrated all over the world!

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June 14, 2017 3 mins

Today, George is whizzing around the world to find out about bread. Yes, bread! George finds out about where all of our favourite kinds of breads originated from.

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With all of this food talk, we forgot to learn about cooking. George will be talking you through everything you need to know so you can cook safely. 

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June 14, 2017 3 mins

George is back in the supermarket today and he's learning about food labels. He explains how to read the information and hwo to make sure you're making the right food choices.

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June 14, 2017 3 mins

George is going shopping in the supermarket for food and is trying to get foods from different food groups. George learns what foods you should eat to be healthy and what each food group does for your body.

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George is learning about how grains in food are converted into energy and how they're used to keep your body healthy and functioning. 

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June 14, 2017 3 mins

Today, George is in his mum's kitchen and he's putting all his knowledge to the test and making a cake for his Dad's birthday. (You might even be able to pick up a few tips!)

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George is back in the science lab today and he's learning all about yeast and gluten. He will be finding out how they affect the way bread is made.

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June 14, 2017 3 mins

After grains have been grown, milled and turned into flour they're ready to make food with. So, George is visiting a bakery to learn how flour is turned into bread and cakes. 

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June 14, 2017 2 mins

What happens after grains are grown? George finds out about the milling process and how it produces flour. 

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June 14, 2017 3 mins

George is learning all about a certain type of grain we use, wheat. Wheat is one of the most important grains we use, so, George is finding out about how wheat is grown. 

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As part of his research, George has taken a piece of grain into school to look at it in the science lab. He's putting it under a microscope to take a closer look. 

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George is doing research for his school project and is finding out about how grain is grown on farms and how long it takes.

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June 14, 2017 3 mins

George has a school project to do and he finally has an idea for it. It's all about grain and George finds out about all the different things it can be used for!

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April 30, 2016 4 mins

Episode 19: The Green Cross Code is a simple guide to keep you safe on the roads – whether you’re in a car or on foot. With so many cars, buses and lorries, it’s important to know how to cross the road safely.  Everyone needs to know it – you, your friends, and even mum and dad!

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April 30, 2016 4 mins

Episode 18: Everyone likes going on holiday, especially if you’re lucky enough to go to another country! But however much we like holidays, whether at home or abroad, travel and tourism can be harmful to the environment. Let's find out how...

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April 30, 2016 3 mins

Episode 17: Catching some rays is good for us! It is our primary source of vitamin D, which helps us get stronger bones, and improves our mood! However, it is important to stay safe in the sun...

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