Understanding iron deficiency in children
Iron deficiency is increasingly common amongst children, however it definitely shouldn’t be the ‘new normal’. It is estimated that approximately 8% of Australian children are anaemic with the leading cause being iron deficiency. In an ideal world, our children should: In reality, many children do not eat enough iron-containing foods (such as red meat). Compounding […]
Keeping Your Home Mould Free
Keeping your home mould free is one of the simplest things you can do for the health of you and your family. Mould presence in and around the home is an increasing concern for Australian households and their families. Especially relevant with the recent deluge of wet weather and flooding that has been experienced across […]
5 foods for healthy bones (that aren’t dairy)
We’ve all been told that eating and drinking dairy leads to healthy bones both in childhood and later in life. But is there truth to this statement or is it a case of mistaken food identity? While some research indicated that dairy can lead to better bone density, it isn’t clear whether it helps reduce […]
Is Yoghurt Good For You?
Yoghurt is a traditional food which has been enjoyed for thousands of years. It is made by fermenting milk, with certain bacteria or ‘cultures’. Fermenting the milk changes the sugar in the milk, the lactose, into lactic acid. Plain yoghurt will have a tart or sharp taste because of the lactic acid. Yoghurt made in this traditional way has lots of […]
So many natural yoghurts to choose from, which is best?
This is not an exhaustive list of all the yoghurts on the market. It isn’t even an exhaustive list of all the natural or Greek yoghurts on the market! And there isn’t just one ‘best’ natural yoghurt – it really depends what your priority is – high protein, organic or taste. I will add to […]
How to detox your home
Babies are now born with over 200 chemicals in their umbilical cord blood. Some of these toxins will come from the home, such as personal care products, insect spray, air fresheners, food additives and pesticides. Children can’t detox these chemicals as well as adults and their brains are more susceptible to damage. This toxic load […]
My 6 favourite uses for my Thermomix
Like most Thermomix owners, I can get a bit passionate when I start talking about it. I always feel like I have to add a ‘by the way I don’t sell Thermomixes disclaimer’, or people would think I am putting the hard sell on them. So, why do I love my Thermomix, and what do […]
How Can I Get My Kids To Take Their Supplements?
Do your kids refuse to take their supplements? Looking for a way to get them to comply without it taking a 30-minute tantrum every morning? We know that it’s important for many kids to take their supplements if they are going to feel healthy and happy. Unfortunately, our kids don’t understand that as much – […]
Super foods for super kids
Super foods are nutrient-dense foods, that are highly packed with nutrients, but relatively low in energy. They contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, high quality protein, fibre, and healthy fats, which are all essential for growing kids. These days, getting enough nutrients through your diet can be difficult. Choosing to eat these nutrient-dense […]
5 kid friendly food swaps to supercharge your child’s diet
You don’t need to revolutionise your child’s diet over night to see results. Instead you can make subtle, fun, food swaps to ease your child into to a more whole foods way of eating. These small changes will help feed the good gut bacteria living inside your child’s gut. Once the good gut bacteria are […]