Things Drew Harrisberg does every day for mental clarity

By Exercise physiologist,  Drew Harrisberg   A swim in the ocean (cryotherapy) For me, cold water immersion is like a cup of coffee. It gives me an energising/awakening effect that can’t be matched. Cryo is a form of hormesis i.e… Continue Reading >

Homemade VS Pre-packaged Snacks

  Over the past 30 years, pre-packaged and heavily processed foods have sadly become the increasingly popular choice for time-poor parents.  Pre-packaged foods are seen as a convenient, time-saving and are often perceived as being the cheaper choice. However, consuming… Continue Reading >

6 Tips for surviving the first week at home with a newborn

This post is proudly brought to you by Little One’s Nappies All the parenting books and classes in the world cannot fully prepare new parents for that whirlwind first week at home with their newborn. Once you arrive and place… Continue Reading >

Fun & Healthy Recipes to Bake with the Kids

We are all stuck at home and we don’t know for how long so it’s important we look at things we can do. There has never been a more important time to take care of our health from home so… Continue Reading >

Fueling Active Kids in Sport

Fueling children with a healthy and balanced everyday diet differs from fueling for sport.  Whether you have a great understanding of sports nutrition or are completely confused as to what foods they should be eating – it is always good… Continue Reading >

Boxing the School Lunch

I hear the collective sigh of parents as they face another year of School. Box. Lunches. Urgh. If only our kids would eat what we packed. If only schools gave enough time for kids to sit and actually eat. What… Continue Reading >

10 tips for getting kids to eat more fruit & vegetables

It is well understood that fruits and vegetables are invaluable components of a healthy diet. As dietitians, we have spoken to countless parents about the struggle to get their kids consuming different types of fruit and vegetables, or any at… Continue Reading >

Peanut Butter Pancakes

Keep the kids from monkeying around these school holidays with some fun and easy cooking. Plus, these delicious and low sugar snacks will keep their energy levels from fluctuating. For a quick and scrumptious fix, try this 5 step Peanut… Continue Reading >

Weight and Hunger for Parents

By Sarah Smith, Accredited Practising Dietitian www.baysidedietetics.com.au FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetics Twitter #BaysideDietetic   Jenna is average. Jenna has a couple of kids, a dog and a mortgage.   One day, Jenna decides she doesn’t want to average any… Continue Reading >

A fish out of water. Is it happening to my child?

Sarah Smith, APD, Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au   “Never feed him a lot. Never more than a spot! Or something may happen. You never know what.” Mr Carp gave this advice to a boy who bought Otto the fish from his… Continue Reading >