Tag: healthy eating
Did you know that there are lots of vegetables that can be regrown from scraps?
Right now, you may be spending more time than ever at home thinking of what to eat. You might also find it easier to order takeaway delivered to your doorstep. However, convenience comes with a price both to your bank account and health. Here are three reasons why you should choose home-cooked meals over takeaways […]
Mealtimes can be stressful when you have a child that does not like to try new foods. Not wanting to try new foods is very common in children, but there are things you can try to help them be more adventurous. Here are our tips on how to help your fussy eater try new foods. […]
Now that the warmer months are here, so is the thought of summer lunches. Sometimes packing the kids lunch box can feel a little overwhelming. But making a healthy lunch box in the summer doesn’t have to be complicated. The key is making lunches light and cool and using fresh and seasonal fruit and veg. […]
We already know that wholegrains are wholesome and high in fibre but new evidence1 published by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) shows that eating wholegrains every day significantly reduces your risk of bowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer). The new report analysed 99 studies from […]
This quick brekkie fix is ideal when you don’t have time to wash up pots and pans. Just pop it all in a cup, zap it in the microwave and you’ve got a nutritious breakfast in a cup that will see you through to lunch. It’s also a great way to use up leftovers. Ingredients: […]
With national Harmony Day (March 21) here for another year, it got me thinking about the multicultural celebrations I enjoyed with my friends in high school. Back then we called our day of diversity “Rainbow Day” but the idea behind it – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home – was […]
Treat your kids to some homemade ice cream, minus the sugar and dairy. No additives, no nasties, just 100% fruity goodness. Delicious! Ingredients: 4 – 5 ripe bananas Method: Slice the bananas into small pieces (about 1.5cm thick is ideal). Put the slices in a Ziploc bag and freeze them overnight. Place the frozen banana […]
It can seem easy to pick up a pack of biscuits or so-called ‘fruit’ snacks off the supermarket shelves, and pack them into your kids’ lunch box. Parents tell us it’s what their kids want. But if it’s not in the pantry they won’t have a choice! Treats should be saved for special occasions like […]