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    What are we teaching our children about food?
    Are our children receiving the right messages about food? How do we ensure that as they grow, they view food as fuel and not as something to fill an emotional need? Let’s start with the idea...
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    Lunchboxes the gluten-free way
    Winning the battle of the gluten-free school lunchbox. We’re into the start of the school year, and for the first week or two, I always have trouble getting my head around what to put in the...
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    Making a healthy school lunch
    This month it’s all about heading back to school. The perennial cry of parents is “What can I put in the lunches?” The challenge is to put together a lunchbox that’s tasty...
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    Avoid pitfalls of gluten-free kids' parties
    For parents of children who cannot have gluten, birthday parties can be an absolute nightmare. And if you’re hosting the party, it can be even worse trying to cater for everyone. Here are some...
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    Developing healthy habits in our kids
    The Make Every Meal Healthier! theme this month is how to give kids lifelong healthy habits. Around the world, life is changing. People are becoming busier and working more, and the focus on...
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    Ask the experts: Milo
    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 Bronwen King...
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    Exciting lunchbox ideas
    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...
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    How to pack a healthy lunchbox
    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....
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    How to turn around a fussy eater: Kids
    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 and...
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    How to choose breakfast cereals for kids
    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...
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    Is your child overweight or obese?
    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 media...
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    New lunchbox favourites
    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.For a...
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    Research update: Food and children's behaviour
    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...
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    Tips for getting kids to eat fruit and vegetables
    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...

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