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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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Dr. Joanna McMillan
Should kids be kilojoule aware?
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I told my five-year-old where meat comes from: his reaction surprised me
I don't think he really wanted to know.
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Proof this popular diet tip doesn't work
Well that's a shame.
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The problem with the 16:8 diet
That person in the kitchen at work who used to be on the 5:2 is now on the 16:8, isn't she?
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Lack of knowledge about food hygiene putting teens at risk
Many teenagers engage in dodgy food handling practices.
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How I was almost lured into the cult of Thermomix
A bechamel sauce almost tipped me over the edge.
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How weekend choices undermine children's healthy eating habits
Friday night pizza night may not be as harmless as you think.
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Five things parents can do to improve their children’s eating patterns
Monkey see, monkey do: it's important to be a good food role model.
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An age-by-age guide to what kids can do in the kitchen
A 2-3-year-old can wash, stir, whisk and spread.
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Why do we get hangry? Science offers explanation
Do you get angry when you get hungry?
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Teenage girls who diet are more likely than peers to smoke and binge drink, study finds
Risky behaviour blamed on poor body image.
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The simple trick I use to get my kids to eat their vegies every night
It's so simple I can't believe I didn't think of it years ago.
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