Government advice given to Expectant Mothers, during th Second World War, on the food they should be trying to eat to help with their health, and the health of their growing baby. How has the advice changed today? Mother and Child Of course you are anxious to do everything in your power for your baby’s well-being both before he is born and afterwards. The Government wants to help expectant mothers on the important matters of diet. There’s no need to worry about special food, the expectant mother wants a good…
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Food Facts, September 1940
Handy Tips from the Ministry of Food, 1940 This regular feature from the Ministry of Food appeared in the Bromley & District Times on20th September 1940 (page 6). This follows on from the advice given in the August 1940 food facts. This Week’s Food Facts Most of us are going through a rather tough time. Now, more than ever, proper food is vital to our health. Don’t think that odd snacks during the day will sustain you. One full meal will do you twice as much good. Eat fresh food. See that your…
Food Facts, August 1940
A regular feature in the local newspaper in the 1940’s, here is another list of useful ‘Food Facts’ for readers to help encourage them to ‘never waste anything’. The Ministry of Food was almost before its time, by offering more advise on the Wireless each morning – almost like a modern podcast! Every Time you cook you help or hinder Hitler! This advert appeared in the Bromley & District Times, 16th August 1940 (page 3) This Week’s Food Facts Please make full use of the fruit and vegetables now…