Nicole Toia


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Roasted vegetables

Choose you cooking style - roast

  • Jan 16, 2023
  • Nicole Toia

Roasting helps to bring out the natural sugars in fruits and vegetables, which can make them taste sweeter. Find out what vegetables are best for roasting and how to do it.

Corn on a fire

Your guide to stress free camp cooking

  • Jan 16, 2023
  • Nicole Toia

When organising food to take on a camping trip, it can be hard to know where to start. Every family has their own approach, which may also vary depending on access to facilities and how much storage you have. One thing is for sure - when planning a camping trip, it helps to plan the meals and snacks before you set off! This will ensure you pack just the right amount to get you through the trip.

Lady bug cheese and crackers

Healthy class parties

  • Nov 21, 2022
  • Nicole Toia

With the end of term fast approaching, it’s time to come together to celebrate the achievements of another jam-packed year of school. Sharing food with friends is a great way to relax and take part in the festivities, but when you are asked to bring a plate, it can be hard to know what to reach for. To help you strike the balance between healthy and fun for your next classroom party, read some of our tips and ideas here.

Get junk food out of cricket

Get junk food ads out of sport

  • Nov 11, 2022
  • Nicole Toia

With the cricket season kicking off, it’s time to dust off the bats and bucket hats and get ready for a sizzling series. Whether you’re enjoying a one-dayer or a five-day test match, teamwork, talent, and nail-biting wickets are not the only thing your family will see a lot of! Unfortunately, unhealthy food and drinks are heavily promoted throughout the broadcast of elite sports, including cricket. See what you can do to address the issue.

Wholegrains

Why should we eat wholegrains?

  • Sep 21, 2022
  • Nicole Toia

We often hear that grain foods such as bread, rice and cereal are important to include in our diet, but why is that? What is a wholegrain, why should we eat them, and how can we get more of them into our children’s diet? Read on to find out the answers.