Nutritionist
May 02, 2025 Nicole James
Life as a parent or carer can get busy, which makes it tricky to balance planning and preparing nourishing meals for the family amongst other commitments. Here are eight tried and tested tips to save you time on those busy days.
Nov 21, 2024 Nicole James
Little people learn about the world through their senses, which includes what they hear, see, touch, smell, and taste. Some children may be more sensitive to these sensory experiences, while some are less, which explains why every child has different likes or dislikes when it comes to their experience of the world around them. So, what does this have to do with your child's eating and food preferences? And what can influence these sensory preferences or sensitivities? Let's explore
Jul 22, 2024 Nicole James
When we talk vegetables most of us think of carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, or potatoes, the trusty staples that are available all year around. But did you know there are over 1000 different species of vegetables? That’s a lot of new flavours and textures to explore. Join us as we introduce a few of the less commonly used veg and talk about how you can enjoy them in your home.
Feb 05, 2024 Nicole James
There are opportunities as a teacher to incorporate nutrition into all subjects, not just the health lesson. This means English, HASS, Maths, Science, Arts and Technology can all provide opportunities for learning about nutrition. Incorporating nutrition into literacy, numeracy and problem solving helps to provide students with practical examples and creates associations with real life scenarios.
Oct 11, 2023 Nicole James
Are you wondering how to get more veg into your child’s day? Start at the beginning! Getting veggies into breakfast is a great way to kick things off. If you need some inspiration for the morning rush, read this article for some ideas. We’ve included everything from quick to make, through to something more adventurous.