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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In childcare catering, every meal counts – for nutrition and safety. With over 1.3 million children in Australian childcare each year, food safety is a massive, sector-wide commitment and an everyday responsibility for centre owners and staff, and concern for parents. Childcare catering specialists,
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At The Wellbeing Food Co, we believe that a child’s relationship with food is deeply influenced by their everyday experiences. While providing nutritious meals is crucial – something we are proud to play a role in, integrating education about food and nutrition into a child’s daily
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Encouraging children to eat diverse and nutritious food sets themselves up for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. As any adult knows every child has individual likes and dislikes when it comes to eating food. For those children attending childcare there is opportunity for them to
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Yoghurt is a fantastic snack for children in childcare. It’s not only tasty and edible for children of all ages but is also packed with nutrients; easy to store, serve and clean-up; and extremely kid-friendly! Nutrition and Taste! One major concern with many yoghurts is the
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This is Part 3 of our special story to mark Food Allergy Week 2024. Follow one family’s 14-year journey of managing allergies and food-related autoimmune disease – including how it changes as child morphs into teenager. Read Part 1 and Part 2 first. PART 3: Social
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This is Part 2 of our special story to mark Food Allergy Week 2024. It’s an insight into one family’s 14-year rollercoaster of managing allergies and food-related autoimmune disease. Read Part 1 here. PART 2: Living & learning The scare We were at a family gathering
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To mark Food Allergy Week 2024, we bring you a story written for us by a mother. It’s a 14-year rollercoaster of managing allergies, starting from when her daughter, Edie, was 5 months old. With one in 10 children developing a proven food allergy in their
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From 6 May, we celebrate Heart Week, Australia’s national heart health awareness week. As proud advocates for childhood nutrition, we’re passionate about heart health. The prevention of heart disease starts young, with the early years paving the way for a lifetime of healthy habits. Cardiovascular risk
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Introducing children to new food can be a recipe for disaster – but you can smooth the path to success. Do it right and you may just be setting the stage for a healthier generation. Any food can become as good as new! Children’s habits
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