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Portion perfection for kids meals: Why it’s important to get it just right!

Ever felt like trying to figure out the perfect portion size for kids is like solving a puzzle with pieces that never quite fit? We get it—finding that sweet spot between too much and too little can seem like a tricky task. At Wellbeing Food Co,

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Alarming stats: Children are eating their way to poor health

We are what we eat! Yet, current research reveals that many children are falling short of essential nutrients for a healthy, vibrant life. Instead, their health is at risk with poor dietary habits. With growing concerns about childhood obesity, inadequate nutrition, and overall wellbeing, let’s dive

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How customer feedback is helping us bring more to the table

At The Wellbeing Food Company, we believe that the foundation of any successful service business lies in understanding and responding to the needs of our customers. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new Spring/Summer childcare catering menu which we’re calling the Menu with More! A

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A guide to educating children about food

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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How to get children to eat food at childcare

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 101: Nutritious Benefits for Growing Children in Childcare

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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A Parent’s Perspective (Part 3)

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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A Parent’s Perspective (Part 2)

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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A Parent’s Perspective (Part 1)

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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Five ways we make it easy to shift to a childcare nutrition partner

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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