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Ever finished a packet of chips or a tub of ice cream and thought, “Why did I do that?” 💔

If you’ve ever felt caught in the cycle of binge eating, guilt and promising yourself you’ll “do better tomorrow”, you’re not alone.

Binge eating isn’t always about willpower — hunger, emotions and learned habits can all play a role.

Understanding why the urge happens may be the first step towards changing the cycle. ❤️

Read “3 Reasons Why You Binge Eat” and discover what could be driving your food urges — and how understanding your triggers may help you feel more in control around food.

Most parents don’t realise this… but your child’s relationship with food doesn’t actually start at the dinner table.

It starts long before the first bite. Long before the first refusal. Even before they can talk about what they like or don’t like.

From the womb through the first 1000 days, your child is already learning about taste, safety, and food comfort — shaped quietly by exposure, repetition, and what they see at home every day.

So if you’ve ever felt stuck in the “picky eating” phase, or wondered why your child refuses foods they used to eat… there’s actually a lot more going on beneath the surface.

This isn’t about pressure or perfection. It’s about understanding what’s really driving your child’s eating — and how small, calm shifts can make a big difference over time.

Worth a read if mealtimes have ever felt harder than they should be.

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👶🍎 Want your little ones to love healthy eating? It’s easier than you think! Discover 9 fun, simple, and creative ways to help your child build healthy eating habits for life. From making mealtimes exciting to leading by example, we’ve got you covered! 🌱✨ Tap the link to get started on a healthier, happier journey for your family! 💚

By Sarah Smith, Accredited Practising Dietitian www.baysidedietetics.com.au FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetics Twitter #BaysideDietetic   When we were little, the summer holidays were spent outdoors. We’d hang with the neighbours’ kids all day and pop home for food only when… Continue Reading >

These days, immune health is at the forefront of everyone’s minds.[1] There are many components to optimal immune health, such as getting enough sleep, regular hand-washing, keeping physically active as well as eating a well-balanced diet. Nutritionist, UNCLE TOBYS Ambassador… Continue Reading >

Children are not consuming enough vegetables. In fact, only 6% of children aged 2-17 years of age eat the recommended amount, according to a recent data from the Australian Health Surveys.  As a parent with two young kids, I understand… Continue Reading >

Fussy eating habits are one of the most common food-related issues among children and can often be quite stressful for parents and caregivers to deal with. While changes in a child’s eating habits and preferences are normal, fussy eating can… Continue Reading >

  Watching children, or a loved one experience challenging times and emotional hardship is extremely tough, especially when you don’t know how you can or should help them A common self-destructive habit and behaviour that people find hard to support… Continue Reading >

Though you may have never heard of it, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare and complex genetic condition affecting roughly 400,000 people worldwide. PWS is non-inherited, and linked to the deletion or incompleteness of genes on the 15th chromosomes. This… Continue Reading >

New mum Karen recently asked this question in my Facebook group: “My son is 12 months old and is a good eater. What can I do to continue this into his adult life, if my husband won’t even eat his… Continue Reading >