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I often hear from parents “I know all breakfast cereals are terrible!” or “Breakfast cereals are so high in sugar, I would never feed them to my kids”. While this may certainly be true for some products on the market, if you make a smart choice about what breakfast cereal you feed your kids it […]

Mmmm Maggie noodles ….. do you remember slurping those oh-so-comforting curly noodles as kids? Those hot cups of salty broth tasted SO good, albeit laden with MSG! Such a satisfying snack, and simple warming meal in winter. What if you could enjoy a lighter healthier version, that wouldn’t blast you with sodium, and which was […]

Are you a sweetie, or a savoury? New research has just shown you are more likely to overeat high fat salty foods than high fat sugary foods – which is in turn linked to being overweight. It seems the salt overrides the normally satiating effect of fat, making salty high fat snacks very moreish! But […]

Carbs are comfort food, plain and simple. Al dente pasta juicy with rich tomato sauce, mounds of savoury steaming rice and the satisfactory slurp of noodles as you spoon your favourite soup. BUT aren’t carbs potentially dangerous – not only the calories, but the fact that they go down so easily, it’s hard to stop?? […]

There’s no denying that winter is finally here! And along with the cold weather and sitting by the heater we often find ourselves craving something sweet and delectable – proven to keep out the cold! I often get asked “But what can I have that isn’t too unhealthy??” So here are ideas for some “sweet […]

Ahhh finally the nip of Autumn is in the air! People have started sniffling, and your doona is your new best friend. But the best way to keep warm this season is with a bowl of steaming creamy porridge, soothing with the aromas of cinnamon , vanilla and cloves and finished with caramel sweetness and crisp […]

How much sugar do you think you eat and drink daily?? A few teaspoons in your daily coffees, a little sprinkled on your breakfast cereal, and maybe another spoonful in your sweet dessert at night? It’s hard to know isn’t it – especially as most of the sugar we are consuming is not what we […]

It can be really challenging to eat well during Passover. Seemingly endless meals, cravings for carbs which must be otherwise satisfied, and those tasty packaged Passover snacks!! There are ways to enjoy the holiday, and look after yourself at the same time. 1) Don’t go into any Passover meals hungry – have a snack beforehand. […]

Popcorn, Popcorners, corn thins, corn chips or BBQ roasted corn kernels (corn nuts) ?? Which is your go-to when only a crisp and salty snack will do? Corn-based munchables have become increasingly popular as gluten free and sugar free snacks. Air-popped popcorn is you best choice – low in fat and sodium (salt) and high in […]

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