The Humble Yum Yum Programme
South Seas Healthcare is committed to providing integrated health and wellbeing outcomes for the communities we serve. We have partnered with Ganesh Raj – cook, food educator, and host of TVNZ Eat Well for Less.
Ganesh is renowned for being able to create healthy, nutritious meals on a budget, and with 55% of Kiwis reporting financial hardship, there is no better time to deliver a food education programme for the communities we serve through South Seas Healthcare.
This programme has long-lasting benefits, not just for those who participate directly through the programme, but also for those who are able to access this food education indirectly (either via the participants or our website and other channels).
Eating well is a collective commitment rather than an individual endeavour.
Recognising that family is at the core of dietary choices, the Family Cooking Foundations and Weeknight Kitchen Hacks courses are meticulously and thoughtfully crafted to foster inclusion, support, and unity in the household's food journey.
These courses encapsulate a modern-day culinary hunt, empowering families to eat nutritious food on a budget by mastering the art of shopping smartly. They aim to enable you with the know-how to choose wisely and affordably, ensuring that nutrition is accessible to everyone.
Gallery - Past Classes
We aim to create family-oriented events throughout the Food Programme. Check out some of the fun moments from our past classes.
Family Cooking Foundations - quick guide
Balanced meal planning: Weekly meal planning involving the entire family; engaging kids in the process.
Smart shopping: Budgeting and label-reading techniques; selecting seasonal produce.
Nutrition on a budget: Shopping strategies focusing on value and nutrition.
Family cooking sessions: Interactive, age-inclusive cooking classes with safe techniques for kids.
Skill building for all: Age-appropriate culinary skills from basic knife safety to measuring ingredients.
Culinary heritage: Integrating family recipes and history into modern cooking; sharing culinary stories.
Weeknight Kitchen Hacks - quick guide
30-minute meals: Quick, healthy recipes suitable for busy evenings; focus on one-pot dishes.
Meal prep mastery: Efficient meal preparation for multiple meals; creative use of leftovers.
Nutritious dinners: Importance of balanced meals for growth and health maintenance.
Family cooking time: Role distribution for meal prep across ages; enhancing family bonds.
Mindful eating: Introduction to mindful eating practices and family discussions on gratitude.
And here are some quick tips on how to make $75 go further with a few basic kitchen hacks.
