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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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Can't afford a Thermomix? Aldi has got you covered
ALDI is selling a Thermomix knock-off for a fraction of the price!
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Is it weird that my kids ask for food in their own house?
I am an unapologetic food controller.
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Supermarkets put junk food on special twice as often as healthy food, and that’s a problem
Our new study finds in Australian supermarkets, the lower the health star rating, the higher the discounts. The time is ripe for a national conversation about making discounts healthier.
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Eight in 10 parents admit they don't know what to feed their kids
Confusion reigns when it comes to parents and nutrition, a UK survey has revealed.
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How to stop seagulls from stealing your chips
Try staring them down.
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A bite of dark chocolate can help brighten your mood
Good news chocolate lovers! A study has found eating dark chocolate could lower your risk of depression.
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I swapped sugar for 'good' fats ... and soon had to tighten my belt
The seminar opened with questions: 'How much sugar are you eating? When are you eating it?' My answers mirrored those of my classmates: No clue.
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CHOICE names best and worst-tasting shredded cheese
One of the top three is also one of the cheapest tested.
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Zero waste lunchboxes are easier than I imagined, promise
Reducing plastic it isn't as hard (or inconvenient) as I thought it would be.
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Sorry Kraft, but salad 'frosting' for kids is a terrible idea
OPINION: If the salad dressing tastes good then let's just call it salad dressing. Kids aren't stupid.
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'Walking billboards of junk food': Doctors raise kids' clothing concerns
Researchers are concerned food images on clothing might promote unhealthy eating.
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