Healthy Eating at Hanson

Sample Menu and Services available at Hanson each day.

As well as the daily menu we always have the following:

Selection of sandwiches / baguettes
Self service salad bar
Jacket Potatoes with various fillings
Fresh fruit
Drinks

Services available at Hanson School

Breakfast
7.30am – 8.15am

Missed Breakfast at home, why not join us at school in the dining room so you can kick start the day right.

Warm Bacon Rolls
Hot Buttered Toast
Cereal and Milk
Beans on Toast
Selection of Yoghurts
Fresh Fruit and Fresh Fruit Salad
Toasted Currant Tea Cakes
Wide Varity of Fresh Juices and Waters
Combinations of Milk and milk shakes
Scrambled Egg on toast

The importance of breakfast

Breakfast makes a major contribution to the nutritional quality of a well-balanced diet.  It provides the nutrients that are not always made up for in later meals and snacks.  Breakfast should provide about one quarter of daily energy intake.
Research has shown that children who skip breakfast perform less well academically, socially and emotionally, whereas eating breakfast improves children’s problem solving abilities, their memory, concentration levels, visual perception and creative thinking.
Academic performance can be boosted by a high-energy breakfast. Blood sugar levels drop overnight and can be low on waking. Studies have linked low blood sugar levels to poor memory, concentration and learning. Eating breakfast raises blood sugar levels and helps the body to function more effectively.
A drink is a key part of any breakfast. Starting the day dehydrated leads to difficulties in concentrating, headaches and irritability. There is even research to show that people who eat breakfast are more likely to have more nutritionally balanced diets that are lower in fat and higher in carbohydrate compared to those who miss breakfast.
In short, children should eat breakfast every day - whether at home, on the way to school, or at school.

Morning Break
10.30 am – 10.45 am
This service is provided to “Fill the gap” between our Breakfast and Lunch service, students are encouraged to grab a snack and drink before the next two teaching periods.
Warm Bacon Rolls
Hot Buttered Toast
Beans on Toast
Selection of Yoghurts
Fresh Fruit and Fresh Fruit Salad
Toasted Currant Tea Cakes
Wide Varity of Fresh Juices and Waters
Combinations of Milk and milk shakes
Scrambled Egg on toast
Hot Baked Jacket Potatoes with a Varity of fillings
Our Famous Chicken Joe Wraps
Melting Cheese Paninis
Selection of Foot Long Baguettes with various filling
40 Different sandwiches Varieties in White and Wholemeal Bread

The importance of Hydration
Your body is like an engine, and it requires fluids to keep it cool, lubricated, and performing well. It doesn’t matter what you are doing, you need water, lots of it. It is essential that you keep yourself well hydrated before, during and after each and every activity if you want to maintain good performance. Good hydration will also help to avoid early fatigue during outdoor activities.

Express Lunch Collection

Available at Break and Lunch

Going to a club at Lunchtime or simply don’t have time to go to the dining room at lunchtime.
You can now collect your lunch from our express collection point.
Simply chose 4 items and go to the till, were your account will be deducted.

This service offers a speedy convenient collection point for students wishing to access a lunch time meal earlier in the school day; due to activities they maybe participating in at Lunch time or that they may simply wish to go outside at Lunch time.
Lunch
12.45 – 1.25
Signature Caterings exciting concept aims to offer an excellent quality range of both traditional and modern healthy meals, which meets the needs of our young people during an active school day. Our core food offering is designed to reflect the seasonality of food.
Our catering team work hard to ensure all our food is freshly prepared on site for students and staff. Popular options such as pasta, wraps, Panini’s continue to be a real success with students. The 7th of September will see the launch of our new menu, please check out our 1st week’s menu on the sample menu link.
Please find below a summary of the food offering available at lunchtime

• Over 40 different varieties of sandwiches in six different breads
• Fresh self-service salad bar complete with protein items
• Jacket Potato bar with choice of both hot & cold fillings
• Pasta of the day made by our very own chef, with Garlic Bread
• Selection of Melting hot Paninis
• Our Famous Chicken Joe Wraps
• Home soup of the day with crusty roll
• Tuna pasta box
• Selection of Foot Long Baguettes with various filling
• Selection of Yoghurts
• Fresh Fruit and Fresh Fruit Salad
• Our Core Menu
•  look out for chefs special ...

FRUITY FACTS

What exactly is fruit?
Fruit is the fleshy and often sweet part of a flowering plant or tree that contains its seeds.

Why should I eat more fruit?
Fruit contains a wide range of range antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre and other phytochemicals - naturally occurring plant compounds which can be beneficial to your health.
Experts say that we can reduce our risk of cancer by up to 20 percent just by eating the recommended 5 or more portions of fruit and vegetables each day.

There is good evidence that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables also helps to lower the risk of heart disease, protect against stroke and high blood pressure and can even help to manage diabetes.

Fruit, along with other plant foods, is a vital component of a healthy balanced diet and is a great source of natural energy. Fruit is typically low in fat and therefore calories, so a diet rich in fruit is a good way to help maintain a healthy body weight.
Fruit is nature’s own Fast Food. It can be cheap and it's readily available. With more exotic choice available than ever before, it's impossible to get bored.