The kids have been back at school for a couple of months and you probably have had it already with colds and gastros, and all the winter bugs are looming. What if you could kick-start your child’s immune system, I… Continue Reading >
By Children’s Nutritionist, Simone Emery For some children, it feels like a switch is activated almost overnight. A switch that changes the veggie-loving toddler into a veggie hating one. It’s not uncommon. Yet, understanding it and getting the correct advice… Continue Reading >
Every parent wants their kids to live a healthy, happy, active and positive lifestyle. We endeavour to instil this in our kids from an early age, so they can benefit from healthy habits as they grow, learn and develop. Here… Continue Reading >
By Children’s Nutritionist Simone Emery My youngest daughter is in love with the word literally. She sneaks it into nearly all her sentences (and mostly incorrectly.) Yet, in this article, I am LITERALLY going to be talking about the… Continue Reading >
“Just starve them”, said the Facebook post. “Stop feeding your kid rubbish”, said the pre-school mum. “Just hide vegetables, said your girlfriend!” “Your child’s lunch box is unhealthy”, said the teacher. “He should be bigger”, says your mother. If… Continue Reading >
Here are some Lunchbox Ideas and you can make sure your kids go to school with a tasty and healthy lunch, a few tips that can help are: Cut sandwiches and food into different sizes and shapes and smaller pieces for younger children. Cut up… Continue Reading >
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 >
By Sarah Smith, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Twitter #BaysideDietetic FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetics I bumped into an old friend yesterday. She had just returned to work after maternity leave and was struggling to cope with the… Continue Reading >
Fish Whilst it’s true that fish can be a little troublesome during pregnancy, there’s no reason to cut it out completely! As well as being a good source of protein and other healthy fats, fish is a great source of… Continue Reading >
Whether you’re a worrier or more happy-go-lucky, you’ve probably had at least a few thoughts about how your lifestyle will affect your baby. The good news: if you’re eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, you’re probably doing okay! The… Continue Reading >
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