WHAT IS THE VITAFRIENDS EXPLORERS CLUB?
Vitafriends Explorers Club is an education programme designed to help support you and your family as you begin your PKU journey, from diagnosis and through key life stages.
Designed to complement the information provided by your dietitian, you will unlock age-appropriate information in your online portal to help you manage the low phenylalanine (phe) diet, including:
- An overview of the low protein diet
- Delicious low protein recipes
- Weaning support
- Meal planners & reward charts
As your child grows up, there are also fun, educational support materials to help them understand their diet and appreciate the importance of good dietary management.
Available from 0 - 5 Years.
SEE YOUR EXPLORERS CLUB JOURNEY
MEET THE CHARACTERS
The Vitamites are a group of insects with PKU and they will pop up in various places throughout the club as well as featuring on many of our educational support materials, so keep an eye out for them as you continue on your Explorers Club Journey!
Click between the Vitamites pictures to learn more about them.
LENNY
Lenny the wise Ladybug is the ringleader of the Vitamites and likes to learn new things.
- He’s the eldest member of the Vitamites
- Wise, caring and bold
- A natural leader, who the rest of the Vitamites look up to
LIZZY BEE
Lizzy-Bee is a bumble bee, she is very busy and leads a very active lifestyle.
- She never stays still, always shooting from place to place
- She has a comical side, is very smiley and quite clumsy
- Is caring and very endearing, wouldnt hurt a fly
ANTONIO
Antonio is an ant, he is super strong thanks to his healthy lifestyle.
- He’s down to earth despite his overwhelming strength
- Very reliable, calm and always offers a helping hand
- He’s Lenny’s right hand man - but not the brightest spark!
FLORA
Flora is a butterfly, she is confident and likes to show off - showing that her condition shouldn’t affect self-esteem.
- Flora loves being the centre of attention
- She is very prim and proper and acts very responsibly
SPROUT
Sprout the caterpillar is always eating – showing the variety of a mostly vegan diet.
- She is the youngest of the group
- Is very cheeky because of her innocent and curious nature
- She looks up to Flora the butterfly and wants to be like her when she’s older.
SHELDON
Sheldon is a snail. He is slow, forgetful and can be lazy. The other Vitamites have to remind him to take his protein substitutes.
- When he hasn’t taken his substitutes, he is very lazy
- When Sheldon isn’t very well, his skin changes colour.