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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Childhood is the starting point where foundations for future health are laid. Just as a car requires the right fuel to run efficiently, a child’s body needs a balanced diet to thrive, play and learn. Ensuring children adopt a balanced diet is one of the
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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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