Within our children’s bodies, a microscopic superhero team known as the microbiome is silently working to protect and enhance their wellbeing. Residing in the gut, these superheroes defend against invaders bringing illness, and to promote a strong immune system. Their mission is to ensure children have
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Let’s Talk Meal Times Engaging children in meal preparation is a fun and educational experience that promotes healthy eating habits. The childcare centres we work with strive to create education about food, but here are some ideas to cook up more great habits at home for
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Deakin University Study Reveals Poor Nutritional Outcomes in Australian Childcare Centers Due to Discretionary Meal Choices and Lack of Resources A June 2022 study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition found that discretionary meal choices, such as daily sandwiches, were used regularly in childcare
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Not all fats are made equal. Did you know that some types of fats are essential for good health? While fats are often given a bad rap, there are some fats that our bodies absolutely need to survive. What are fats? Dietary fats come in
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It’s well-known that the way a parent or caregiver speaks to a child has an impact on their behaviour, but research is increasingly showing that this is also true for how children form eating habits. How we speak to children about food is just as important
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Deciding whether to have an in-house chef or have food brought into your centre is never easy. While an in-house chef may sound appealing, it can have many limitations for Centre Directors and educators particularly given the current labour market, when resources are absent and the
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There is a popular saying “knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, but wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad”! Tomatoes are a great source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, folate and the antioxidant lycopene, which has been researched for its role
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Mealtimes offer a great opportunity to nourish more than our children’s bodies. Sharing a meal is the perfect opportunity to help children learn more about themselves, those around them, and their world. Here are some fun suggestions for nourishing young brains and hearts, as they enjoy
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Australian children have the highest prevalence of food allergy in the world. Parents are stressed and childcare providers are at the frontline. With so many guidelines and responsibilities, we’ve compiled 5 top tips for reducing worry and risk for all. 1. Communication, Communication, Communication
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Try a pre-dinner walk or get kids actively playing outside before dinner to increase appetite. Involve the children in decision making and cooking. Family mealtimes can be used to plan meals ahead. Children are more likely to eat when there is some investment in or ownership
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