Local pupils enjoy healthy eating class at Melwood
A group of local school children visited Liverpool's Melwood training ground for a healthy eating masterclass last week thanks to the club’s Red Neighbours programme.
The Reds' head of nutrition, Mona Nemmer, led the interactive session which included making tasty smoothies and preparing and eating fruit and vegetables in a fun and inventive way - including making edible food animals.
Children from three local schools - Anfield Road Primary School, Pinehurst Primary School and St Paul’s Catholic Junior School - spent time learning from Mona about the importance of a healthy, balanced diet and what LFC's players eat to maintain maximum health and fitness.
The Red Neighbours programme focuses on four key areas of need in and around the Anfield area: food poverty and education, support for the elderly community, encouraging a physically active community and creating memorable experiences for young people.
During the month of October, the main focus of the Red Neighbours team is food poverty and education, with a variety of activities and events taking place in the local community.