It’s Friday night and the week has come to an end. The sheer thought of cooking dinner is rather overwhelming, am I right? Considering fast or take-away food when motivation to cook is low and fatigue high, is not uncommon for many parents. If take-away meals are not eaten very often, the impact on your and your children’s health is likely to be minimal. However, if your household and therefore, your children are eating this type of food regularly, this means there will be significant extra fat, sugar and salt being consumed. Swinging by a take-away food outlet can be the ultimate double-edged sword. Buying food that you don’t have

As the seasons change throughout the year, so does the fresh produce we find filling our supermarket shelves, grocery stores and farmers’ markets. During summer, our shelves fill up with berries and tropical fruit like mangos and pineapple (arguably, some of the best fruits!). Come wintertime, we see our shelves chock full of mandarins and oranges. These fruits are high in vitamin C and support a healthy immune system. The reason why we see different fruits and vegetables in our supermarkets at different times of the year is because all fruits and vegetables found across the world have seasonal preferences for how they grow! Each fruit and vegetable require certain

Did you know some vegetables can be re-grown from root in your own home? No pot or soil is needed! This DIY hack is awesome for getting the family together to get excited about growing vegetables and healthy eating. Gather a vegetable with exposed roots, submerge it in water, and leave it in a sunny spot for 3-4 days. It should grow new leaves, shoots, or stems for you and your family to enjoy! This experiment works for a bunch of vegetables like – spring onion, lettuce, celery, bok choy, and cabbage   Herbs, such as basil, can also be regrown in water by following the same process. How does

It seems like everyone has an opinion on what it means to be ‘healthy’ these days. Everything from unrealistic fad dieting, cutting out food groups, to unnecessary fasting. One thing they all miss though is the one central fact of food; the importance of fuelling our bodies with food to support a healthy lifestyle! There are many things that factor into a healthy lifestyle. For example, achieving and maintaining a well-balanced diet. Food acts as an energy source for our brain and helps us with processing how we think, feel and what we do. Eating an array of nutritious foods that are delicious and flavourful helps to support a healthy

Regardless of how old you are, it only takes a moment to remember what it was like to go through the routine of getting ready for school. A big part of the routine was packing your lunchbox and if the snacks inside that lunchbox were not enticing – the day was definitely below par. For most children, snacking is an essential part of daily life. These children of ours are doing lots of growing and regular healthy snacks are the perfect way to keep hunger pangs at bay, satisfy smaller appetites and provide important nutrients. Choosing and preparing snacks can be sometimes tricky, especially if you have fussy eaters and