School holidays can change the usual food routine very quickly. Kids are home, the pantry is close by, and the normal structure of school days disappears. When it comes to school holiday nutrition, one of the most common challenges for parents is the all-day grazing...
Looking for a chocolate brownie recipe with a little extra goodness built in? These high fibre choc brownies are rich, chocolately, and surprisingly easy to make! Black beans and rolled oats add extra fibre without taking away any of the joy of brownies. They're a...
Choosing healthy snacks can be a surprisingly complicated process when you’re not sure what to look for. Standing in front of the snacks at the supermarket with hundreds of options claiming they’re healthy because they’re high protein, natural, low sugar, gluten free,...
Picture this: you’re scrolling through Instagram, Pinterest, or TikTok looking for inspiration for your kiddo’s lunchbox and you’re met with images of the most beautiful arrangement of fruits and vegetables carved into flowers, homemade dips, sushi, and sugar-free,...
Nutrition and immunity: this is a topic we talk to clients about a lot, especially in the lead up to winter flu season. Did you know that there are specific nutrients that are essential to our immune system? Without these, our bodies can’t fight off bacteria and...
Looking for a healthy Anzac biscuit recipe the whole family can feel good about enjoying? Biscuits of any kind are a sometimes food, in our books, but this recipe has got delicious goodness built in. And they’re easy to make, too. Why not make a batch with your kids?...
Weight and body image is a difficult topic for many families. It can be hard to know how to broach the topic without doing more harm than good. So what should you do if you’re worried about your child’s weight gain? First of all, know that you’re not alone. Many...
One in four parents of pre-schoolers report their child as being “fussy.” Most parents take comfort in the fact that they are not alone. Fussy eating is not your fault! All children take time to learn to accept new foods. Some children take longer than others, just as...
People seems to be lumped into one of two categories: breakfast eaters and breakfast skippers. There is no one best option, however this dietitian tends to steer most people towards the breakfast eating option. Here are my 5 reasons why (with one bonus reason) 1....
There are many parents that I speak to on a regular basis who struggle with meal planning for their families. This can be for a variety of reasons including a busy schedule, worry about food waste, overcommitting to a big cook then not feeling like following through....