Crunch & Sip® is an in-class nutrition program conducted by Cancer Council WA which is designed to provide WA children with the opportunity to snack on additional serves of fruit and vegetables and sip on water. Long weekends such as the Easter holiday encourage us to come together and spend time with friends and family. See our tips on healthy ways to enjoy this Easter long weekend. As Autumn arrives and the weather starts to change, so to do the vegetables on offer. One that we are most excited about coming into season is the crunchy capsicum. This juicy, crisp and versatile vegie comes in a range of colours and can be served in so many delicious ways. Following a recent audit, we are cautioning parents not to assume that packaged snacks labelled as ‘fruit' are healthy options for their children, with some containing as much sugar as a lolly bag. The new year can mean new milestones for some, new motivation for others, and unfortunately, new misinformation when it comes to nutrition. We sort through the facts and fictions of some recent food fads. As we roll into the school year for 2022, it's time to start thinking about ways to make lunchbox packing easy and affordable - and keep those mornings stress free.
Shining a light on the Crunch&Sip® program
Healthy ways to enjoy your Easter long weekend
Spotlight on capsicum
Crunch&Sip peels back the facts on fruit snacks
Food fad fictions - Common nutrition myths busted
Pack, eat and repeat.