Packing the ideal school lunchbox

How do you pack the ideal lunchbox and how do you make sure it gets eaten? Dietician and mother of two, Kate Di Prima, says it is all about planning. “Lunch is one of the most important meals for school age kids, and it often comes home untouched,” she says. “With a bit of forethought […]

Low-fat Spanish omelette recipe

Eggs are not only packed full of nutrition but they are tasty, they are cheap and they are extremely versatile when cooking. One of my all-time favourite egg recipes is a Spanish omelette – complete with potato, ham and red peppers. The kids will probably love it too. Have a look at the recipe below. […]

Kids Brainy Breakfast Ideas

A healthy nutritious breakfast that provides your kids with adequate energy is a great way to start the day. The best breakfasts should include fruit or vegetables, a dairy product (or alternative) and a wholegrain bread, cereal or grain product. Some may think that preparing and eating a healthy breakfast is time consuming, but this […]

8 great games for healthy eating

As mother to a fussy toddler and baby, I am forever coming up with creative strategies to get my boys to eat healthily. Recently, we’ve had a lot of fun reinventing some favourite children’s games to encourage healthy snacking. 1. Healthy eating board game Players roll dice and move along the spaces, eating the various […]

Chilli Con Carne recipe

Still haven’t decided what’s for dinner? Why not try out this awesome recipe – this dinner recipe is a healthy version of a family favourite: Chilli

12 foods your children shouldn’t eat

Want to give your kids a diet that meets their high nutritional demands and keeps them healthy? Well, what you don’t give them to eat is just as important as what you do.

12 Tips for Being a Healthy Mum

Being healthy is about more than what you eat and how much you exercise. Sometimes what a mum needs to stay healthy is much simpler than you’d think.