G-OLD Community Partnership SureStart, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone

Cook It

Cook IT / Food Values
A 6-week hands-on nutrition programme teaching practical cooking skills, healthy eating, and food safety for the whole family.

Cook IT / Food Values is a six-week practical programme designed to help parents and carers improve their cooking skills and make healthy, safe, and enjoyable meals for their families.

Each week covers a different topic:

  1. Health on a Plate – Understanding balanced meals

  2. Find Out About Fibre – Supporting digestion and gut health

  3. Fabulous Fruit and Veg – Boosting nutrition with colourful produce

  4. Counting on Calcium – Building strong bones for all ages

  5. Protein Providers – Sources of protein for growth and energy

  6. A Little Bit of What You Fancy – Enjoying treats in a balanced diet

Participants get hands-on cooking experience, learning practical skills in food preparation, storage, and safety, while discovering tips to make healthy eating fun, easy, and achievable at home.