Jessica Hoskins, a nutritionist, shares her tips for parents to create delicious and healthy kids meals at home. What are your tips for fussy eaters? Make mealtimes a positive experience by focusing on what your child tries and eats rather than what they’re not. Trying a...
These Vegie Fritters from Donna Hay are one of our favourite after-school-snacks that can carry on through the school holidays too! INGREDIENTS 2 cups (320g) grated zucchini (courgette) (about 2 zucchinis) 1½ cups (210g) grated carrot (about 2 carrots) 150g feta, crumbled (gives good flavour) ⅓...
As a kids allergy nurse Heidi Young points out that giving your babies these common allergenic foods before they turn one, can greatly reduce their risk of developing an allergy to it. We now know that the best way to prevent allergies in our children is...
As a kids allergy nurse Heidi Young points out that peanut is a hot topic & something we deal with daily but there is another problem. We understand that it is in the best interests of schools & daycares to not have this in their kid's...
Healthy food that children will actually eat? Most parents would sell their souls for the secret… From Courgette Brownies to Brain-Boosting Pancakes, there is something here for everyone. Try The Good Stuff – it’s a recipe for happiness! Makes 8 Mini Burgers 2 tblsp olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 6 sage...
Dr Sam Tormey looks at Australia’s obesity crisis and offers ways for families to keep their weight in check. What sort of world would you wish to await a newborn baby in 2020? Safe? Nuclear-free? Peaceful? How about ‘fattening’? What are parents to make of the...
Try this stunning 15 minute recipe from Jamie Oliver Ingredients Salad: 50g cashew nuts 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 2 tbsp sesame seeds 200g fine rice noodles 1 romaine lettuce 1 large carrot 1 bunch of radishes ½ a cucumber 1 big bunch of fresh coriander 3 spring...
Are you always looking for gluten-free ideas for your family? Here’s a great easy to make, crunchy slice from Sally Wise. Gluten Free Chocolate Crunch 1 cup gluten-free plain flour (I used Well& Good brand) Half a cup of sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup crushed gluten-free Weet-Bix (about...
Here’s a great vegetable main meal or side dish from Sally Wise. For a vegetarian option substitute sliced tomatoes, sprinkled with a little salt, pepper and sugar on top instead of the bacon and you have a tasty dish vegetarians will love. Kale and Semi-dried Tomato Rice...
Great idea for Christmas holiday entertaining and easy to make too! Ingredients 340 g frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 170 g cream cheese. Softened 2 garlic cloves minced ½ tsp salt ½ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp pepper ¼ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning ½ cup grated parmesan 1 cup mozzarella cheese Fresh pizza...
