Should I be talking to my child about their sugar intake?

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Follow Bayside Dietetics on Facebook   I can still see the love in the room when Sophie* sat down between her parents in my clinic. She was now twelve and having a significant… Continue Reading >

Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise

Type 1 diabetes  (T1D) is an autoimmune condition, which the immune system is activated to destroy the cells of the pancreas, which produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes the pancreas stops making insulin because the cells cannot make insulin because they… Continue Reading >

3 Reasons Sugar is Okay this Christmas

We have all heard it before, sugar is the devil – but this statement is unfounded and can actually cause more damage than good when it leads to restriction. Kids Public Health Nutritionist, Shelley Judge, is here to set the… Continue Reading >

Healthy Christmas Food

Just because it’s Christmas, it doesn’t mean that everything we feed the kids needs to be full of sugar and rubbish. Even when you go to parties, it’s totally possible to come up with some gorgeous ideas with fruit and… Continue Reading >

CSR Sugar Christmas Recipes

Thanks to CSR Sugar, there is no need to fret in the kitchen this year because they have you covered with deliciously delightful Christmas recipes. With all of the recipes entailing no more than 7 steps, this is sure to… Continue Reading >

Pros and Cons of Veganism in Children

There are numerous pros and cons to children following a vegan diet, particularly throughout an important stage of life. As parents, it is important to consider the benefits and risks of veganism and to seek professional help if unsure as… Continue Reading >

What You Say and How You Say It Can Elevate Your Child’s Thinking | Lili-Ann Kriegler | Ep 191

  You may have heard the saying, ‘The way we speak to children become their inner voice’ It’s true, the way we speak to children matters as the tone and feeling they experience from our words imprints in their hearts… Continue Reading >

The Benefits of Growing Up with Pets | Morgan Coleman | Ep 162

  They say to never work with animals and children, so naturally, today’s interview is about… both. For anyone who has had pets in their life will know how much love and joy they bring. There are very few things… Continue Reading >

A truth about sugar that you may just want to hear

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au or Facebook page Bayside Dietetics   I hate being bad. Naughty. Unhealthy. If someone tells me that doing something is bad, then I’m likely to feel pretty crappy if I do it. I… Continue Reading >

Tips for a Healthier Easter | Susie Burrell | Ep 147

  Easter is notorious for raising sugar content leaving our children’s bodies dealing with the side effects long after our celebrations have ended. Sugar rushes, headaches, mood swings are some of the adverse aftereffects kids have from over indulging in… Continue Reading >