Nutritionist
Soft drinks are all around us and often within arm’s reach, so is it healthier to encourage your kids to reach for a lemon or orange flavoured bubbly beverage over a popular cola variety (that contains caffeine)? The answer is no. Fruit flavoured soft drinks do not provide a healthier alternative to others on the market. All soft drinks were created equally – packed full of sugar
When you head to the supermarket, it is hard not to notice the abundance of ripe, plump and super cheap avocados lining the shelves. Have you found yourself wondering why this ordinarily pricey produce is so affordable at the moment?
Over the years Crunch&Sip® has become an embedded part of the school day for many Western Australian primary school students. To support our Crunch&Sip® schools we have recently updated our How to Crunch&Sip® fact sheets.
Encouraging children to eat well is supported by setting a good example and providing a positive space where healthy eating habits are normal practice. When children see that healthy eating habits are part of the daily routine, and have repeated exposure to positive and consistent messaging, they are more likely to adopt these healthy habits themselves. The classroom provides the perfect place for promoting, modelling and encouraging healthy eating habits.
You may have seen in the news this week that the Healthy Lunchbox team at Cancer Council NSW have come under fire for advising parents to find other alternatives to processed meats, such as ham, when packing kids’ lunchboxes. The advice we give to parents when it comes to packing healthy lunchboxes and throwing together a yummy sandwich or sandwich alternative is simple - try to use wholegrains, pack in some veg and reach for some protein. Remember to change it up, and don't rely on ham as a daily protein staple.