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Q: "I would like to know if you could give me some advice. How good is the good old Milo for kids – especially if they drink a lot of it with milk?"
John
A: Nutritionist...
Another long year of school lunches looming? Read on for lunchbox inspiration that's sure to keep the kids happy – and healthy.Ideas for getting vegetables in the lunchboxcherry tomatoes...
School mornings are busy enough without daily dilemmas on what to pack in the lunchbox. Nutritionist Bobbie Crothers gives five nutrition must-haves for creating healthy, balanced and tasty lunches....
There are so many cereals to choose from! Here are some label-reading tips to help us make good decisions for our kids.What makes a healthy breakfast cereal for kids?Breakfast is an essential start...
It can be a challenge finding ways to make new and interesting kids’ sandwiches. Try these 25 tempting sandwich fillings and lunchbox fillers as part of your child’s school lunch.
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Whether your child has a diagnosed behavioural disorder or is simply going through a difficult stage, latest research has confirmed that food can be a contributing factor. Nutritionist Tracy Morris...
31% of NZ children aged 5-14 years are overweight or obese. But how do you know if your child is bigger than they should be?
Obesity is a hot issue. Childhood obesity, even more so. But although...
Fruit and veges are inexpensive, healthy and delicious and too many of our kids don't eat enough of them for good health. Here are some tips for increasing the fruit and vege content in a way...
Sick of tying yourself in knots trying to get your child to eat vegetables? Take heart, you're not alone!
Nutritionists find fussy eating to be one the greatest problems for those who prepare...
Q: "My 11-year-old boy hates meat – he hates the taste and the chew. He is great with his vegetables, fruit, rice, pasta etc. How much meat does he need to be eating and if not meat what...
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in New Zealand. How do you tell a child they need to lose weight without destroying their self-esteem or giving them lifelong issues with food? Georgia Rickard...
We explain how what we eat can make us smarter, sharper and more alert, from the womb to old age.Foods the brain needs
The brain is the size of a small cauliflower, but it's the greediest part...
Develop these healthy habits in your children and they will be well set up to become healthy adults.Be adventurousOne of the best gifts you can give your kids is to train their taste buds to enjoy...
Tips to help out with the inevitable question: what to put in the lunchbox?New ideas for sandwichesWith so many different breads to try, even the fussiest 'white bread and jam' child is bound...
We have lunchbox tips and advice for preparing to send the kids back to school for a new year.
The end of school holidays is fast approaching so it's time to dig out those lunchboxes and...