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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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Why rewarding children with food is always a bad idea
Five out of five experts agree, but for very different reasons.
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'Coffee shaming' is on the rise in Aussie cafes, according to new survey
One in five Australians are embarrassed by their friend's coffee order.
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You can now buy wine gummy bears
You are not likely to get tipsy from these tempting treats.
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The two big lessons I've learnt from having a fussy eater
I've experienced the full gamut of feeding children in my 14 years of parenting, and this is what I've learned.
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Less than one per cent of toddlers are eating enough vegetables
Children and teenagers are still not eating enough fruit and veg. Here are some strategies for parents to encourage youngsters to up their intake.
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My child prefers olives over cake
Her culinary world is a rainbow of opportunities and flavours.
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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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