The news has been dominated recently by coverage of Angelina Jolie and her measures to prevent breast cancer. As women and mothers, this is a topic of great interest to many of us — and for dads out there, too. Were Angelina’s measures extreme? Would you do the same in her situation? That’s not a [...]
Do you suffer from a bloated, windy tummy? Do you feel [and look] six months pregnant by late afternoon? You may have an irritable bowel. That is, your bowel may be sensitive or irritated easily by changes in pressure. Irritable bowel is very common: up to 30% of the population will suffer it at some [...]
Raw nuts make a GREAT snack for your kids. They are nutritious, delicious, and easy to pack for school lunches. Raw nuts are a good source of healthy fats and protein. They also contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Moreover, nuts have hard shells so they are fairly protected from pesticides and pollution (Dr. Fuhrman, 2006). [...]
Easter is fast approaching. This means chocolate around the house, and lots of temptation – for both mums and kids. You’re in good company! Chocolate has been loved the world over for centuries, from the ancient Mayans – who imbibed a bitter hot chocolate drink — to the myriad of chocolates available today. Don’t feel [...]
Most of us are now more conscience about what we are eating and try to avoid the pre packaged, preservative foods. So I have compiled a guide on the foods you don’t need to purchase in the pre packaged state. 1. Breadcrumbs – Yes I know they are easy to buy and cost relatively little [...]
Delicious as a light healthy lunch, entrée, a children’s dinner or even in a salad wrap. Serve with a fresh salad and Noosa Chilli Jam dipping sauce. Ingredients 1 packet Mighty Bean Tempeh, savoury 1 &1/2 cups pumpkin, cooked and mashed 1 cup red lentils, cooked and drained 2 long spring onions, finely chopped 1 [...]
Just like us kids love variety and one of the most difficult things for parents is coming up with ideas for meals beyond the normal sandwich. I’ve always found that getting my kids involved in the making and spending time in the kitchen with them is one of the best ways to increase their [...]
Most parents know how frustrating it can be to get your kids to eat well. When getting my son to eat all of his fruits and vegetables became a challenge, I had to get creative. First, I made a treasure map with different fruits and vegetables and I took him to the supermarket so he [...]
To coincide with the start of the new school year, That! Dairy Snack’s Dietitian, Michelle Gale, offers her tips for creating the ultimate lunchbox*. 1. Variety is very important; add different items to the lunch box from day to day, making sure you include food from all the food groups daily. This includes: Carbohydrates which [...]
by Sally-Anne Livock, APD, director of Sunshine Coast Dietetics This silly season is a great opportunity for parents to enjoy and have fun. But you also want to ensure you eat healthy, right? Why undo all of your hard work from the rest of the year? Here are five quick tips to enjoy a healthy holiday [...]
