Yoga is a millenium old lifestyle practice that not only strengthens bodies but also calms the mind. It is not only for adults. Children benefit greatly from the practice of stretching, breath control and mind relaxation techniques. Children live in a fast-paced adult world, full of pressure to perform academically and to participate in competitive [...]
Here are some tips on common accidents around the home with babies and young children and how they can be avoided. Baby safe – “Baby-Proof” the home It’s okay to be overwhelmed by the plethora of baby-proofing products available, however, the last thing you want is for your home to look and feel like “Fort [...]
Delicious, easy to make and healthy. Have one or two a day to help satisfy the chocolate/sweet cravings and give yourself a boost of goodness too. Ingredients 1 tablespoons Macca Powder 1 tablespoon Planet Organic’s Organic Natural Cocoa powder 1 cup Maleny IGA almond meal ¼ cup Pressed Purity Smooth Peanut Butter ½ cup Maleny [...]
Sunshine Coast dietitian offers top tips on managing sweet treats The three R’s come to mind when we think of Valentine’s Day: roses, romance – and ridiculously delicious treats. From candy hearts to boxes of chocolate, the February 14 holiday has become an occasion for giving and getting sweets. For those trying to keep to [...]
Delicious and refreshing, perfect for entertaining or a relaxing afternoon Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons Lotuseed Chai 4 cups water 2 cups Sanitarium Almond milk Vanilla Soy Vanilla Bliss Icecream BeeMan Honey Method In a saucepan place the 4 cups water and 2 tablespoons Chai. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 [...]
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 [...]
Makes 4 large muffins Approx. 35 minutes prep/cook time Ingredients 1/2 large onion – diced 1.5 cups packed babay spinach – roughly chopped 8 cherry tomatoes – halved 4-5 eggs Coconut or almond milk Sea salt and pepper Cooking Method Preheat oven to 180ºC Lightly grease 4 large muffin cups with olive oil Heat a [...]
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 [...]
