We all know as parents and carers the importance of encouraging your children to make healthy food and drink choices, Easy to say, but sometimes not so easy to do!
Our busy lifestyles can often be hard on our family's health. That's why it's so important to stop, take stock and make a conscious decision to follow a healthy lifestlyle.
Healthy eating and drinking is one of the most important elements in following a healthy lifestyle and the information in this section is designed to be practical and support you in encouraging your children to eat amd drink healthily.
It provides some good lunch box tips for parents and carers of school aged children as well as information to assist you to make healthy choices at the supermarket which are also healthy on the budget!
Additionally, you will find information about the importance of breakfast and ways to support the choice of healthy snacks.
Buying Seasonal Produce
Take advantage of Australia's fresh produce year round. Buying fruit and vegetables in season often means they’ll be cheaper and better quality.
Buying Seasonal Produce
Buying on a Budget
Saving money at the supermarket doesn't have to mean cutting back on nutritious foods. This section includes tips on how to eat well and save money at the check out.
Buying on a Budget
Lunch Box Ideas
Keep your kids alert and focused at school by packing them a healthy lunch. Discover some tasty and nutritious ideas for what to include in your kids lunchbox.
Lunch Box Ideas
Importance of Breakfast
A healthy and nutritious breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Explore some quick and easy ideas for breakfast on the go.
Importance of Breakfast
Kids in the Kitchen
Cooking is a great way to learn about food and preparing meals. Check out these fun and healthy recipes and ideas.
Kids in the Kitchen
Snacks
Nutritious snacks provide an important contribution towards your child's daily nutritional needs. Encourage your child to make healthier snack choices.
Snacks
Fruit and Vegetables
Fruit and vegetables provide essential nutrients and dietary fibre. This section contains guidelines on how much fruit and vegetables your child needs each day.
Fruit and Vegetables
Drinks
Encourage your child to choose healthy drinks such as water and milk over sugary drinks - which are often high in kilojoules and provide very few nutrients.
Drinks
Recipes
Getting your kids involved in the kitchen is one of the best ways to promote healthy eating. Browse this comprehensive collection of kid friendly recipes.
Recipes