By: Jess | | On: December 11, 2012 | Category : Foods, Nutrition
Including fish as part of normal, healthy and varied diet is important for your child’s health. Fish is high in protein, low in fat, and contains essential omega-3 fatty acids necessary for childrens’ growth and development, in particular their brain and vision. There is often a lot of talk about...
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By: Allie | | On: December 5, 2012 | Category : Allergies, Foods, Kids Cooking, Nutrition
I am sure you have all seen those gorgeous rainbow cakes doing the rounds on Pinterest? Pretty, yes! But it did have me wondering just how much artificial food dye was used to make the colours in those towering beasts. Food colouring is most commonly used to add a bit of...
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By: Jess | | On: November 30, 2012 | Category : Foods, Nutrition
Have you tried eating a mango in the middle of winter? It’s just not the same as enjoying them in summer when they are in season and at their peak. Fruits and vegetables are packed full of vitamins and minerals and high in fibre. Eating adequate amounts of fruits and...
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By: Jess | | On: November 29, 2012 | Category : Foods, Fussy Eaters, Nutrition, Tips & Tricks
Some supermarkets have recently stocked the shelves with fruit juice marketed for babies as young as 6 months. We are not fans of this at all! Research conducted in Australia has linked consumption of fruit juice and fruit drinks, such as cordial, with childhood obesity. Approximately 1 in 4...
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By: Jess | | On: November 28, 2012 | Category : Nutrition, Understanding Food Labels
Understanding Nutrition Claims Low fat, reduced fat, high fibre, reduced salt, low salt, low sugar…! How many nutrient claims can one product list and how many do you have to understand? Well, there are lots actually and some can be easily misunderstood making you choose a product that is not...
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