Nutrition in early childhood isn’t just about feeding hungry bellies — it’s about fuelling developing brains, growing bodies, and establishing lifelong habits. In childcare centres across Australia, more and more parents are asking what’s on the menu — and for good reason. When children spend most
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Nutrition during the toddler years plays a massive role in shaping lifelong habits. Whether you’re a new parent, a seasoned pro juggling work and family, or just looking to upgrade your child’s eating habits, understanding toddler nutrition is more than just reading food labels. It’s about
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Do you suspect that your child has a food allergy or intolerance? In Australia, food allergy affects 10% of children up to 1 year of age, 4-8% of children up to 5 years of age and 2% of adults. (Reference: Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and
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How do you encourage young children to eat more fruit and vegetables when they are still learning to like veggies? The reality is that while most of us know we should be eating veggies, it isn’t always easy to make that happen. Add to the mix
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It’s not breaking news that too much salt (or Sodium) is not great for anyone, kids or adults. But do you know exactly how much salt is safe for children? A refresher on Salt “Salt” is made up of two minerals, Sodium and Chloride. It’s the
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Whether you’ve got a bunch of new kids, or you’re offering food at your centre for the first time, this blog will help you get the kids eating up! Introducing new food to children can be challenging – fussy eaters or not. It is important that
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When it comes to building a healthy, balanced diet, variety isn’t just the spice of life—it’s the foundation of good nutrition. Far from just a catchy phrase, the concept of eating a rainbow is backed by science. The vibrant colours of fruits and vegetables aren’t just
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A commonly received special dietary request at Wellbeing Food Co is to restrict dairy. This is also one of the more confusing restrictions for centres and parents to manage. So why does dairy need to be restricted and why is there so much variation in the
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If you have been thinking about taking a fresh approach to food at your childcare centre in 2025, now is the perfect time to turn those thoughts into action. Make the switch to The Wellbeing Food Co’s easy and nutritious childcare catering solutions now and enjoy
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Why do children have trouble intaking new foods? Do you find that your kids have difficulty trying foods because of their texture, smell, taste, or appearance? Getting children comfortable with new foods can be quite the challenge to overcome for parents and caregivers from all around.
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