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Why low GI matters
Most parents know that too much added sugar in their child’s diet is not good for them but are we overlooking another type of food that is just as harmful for our kids?
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Top 5 recipe ideas to make with Weet-Bix
Muffins, pecan pie, chocolate balls, homemade granola and cookies - cooking with wholegrains doesn't have to be boring.
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CHOICE finds side effects of eating sour lollies are worse than first thought
A new CHOICE report reveals that consuming sour lollies may in fact have far more serious side-effects than making your mouth and eyes water.
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Why my son is an adventurous eater
All of a sudden previously inhaled home cooked meals were looked upon with disdain. More food would end up on the floor than in the mouth, and what was loved one day would be "gusting' the next.
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Why I'm sad about no more worms from my Vita-Weat biscuits
I even taught my kids the joy of Vita-Weat worms. It's generational.
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Just how much actual fruit is in a fruit snack bar?
Just because the packet shows pictures of fruit, doesn't mean it contains actual real fruit.
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Metal shavings: Aldi recalls food product
Customers are being urged to not consume the product and return it to the store.
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'Healthy' snacks not up to school canteen standards
Two food giants have gotten into trouble for slapping misleading health claims on ice-cream and rice snacks.
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The benefits of beans
If you've ever wondered about how good baked beans are for you and your family, here are some facts for you to digest.
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Why you need to stop calling your child a picky eater
Such talk is identity shaping and could potentially limit the way a child views themselves – with detrimental consequences.
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Why eating banana peel is good for you
Beauty may not be skin deep, but when it comes to fruits and vegetables, skin is good.
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Bowl of porridge a day could be secret to a longer life
A bowl of porridge a day could protect against heart disease and cancer, say scientists
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Junk food advertising in Canberra could be restricted to tackle childhood obesity
As most parents know, "pester power" is a real struggle when taking children to the supermarket. It might soon become a thing of the past under changes being considered in Canberra, including bans on junk food at the checkout.
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