Children's health
26 Jul 2013
Want kids to eat healthier? Don’t tell them, show them
If given the choice between eating a salad loaded with veggies or a burger and fries, most kids — and for that matter, most adults — would likely pick the less healthful option. But instead of telling kids to eat more fruits and vegetables, Iowa State University researchers found the…
Children's health
13 Jul 2013
Cold and Flu: What to Eat and Drink to Get Better Faster
Cold and flu reduce your appetite but healthy eating and drinking plenty of fluids not only helps you recover faster, it can relieve symptoms like…
Children's health
13 Jul 2013
Recipe: Chicken and vegetable soup
This chicken soup recipe is full of healthy vegetables. A perfect cold and flu remedy to clear a blocked nose or sooth a sore throat,…
Children's health
21 Apr 2013
Mums giving babies solid foods later
Pin the tail on the donkey is an old favourite but it's also educational, teaching kids valuable social skills like patience and taking turns.
Children's health
01 Apr 2013
How much soft drink do you have in the home?
Primary and secondary school students are five times as likely to be high consumers of sugar-sweetened drinks, such as soft drinks, if these drinks are available in their homes, according to a University of Sydney study published in the journal Preventive Medicine. The study, which used data from the 2010…
Children's health
31 Mar 2013
Calls for a greener menu in Australian school canteens
Menus at Australian state schools could do better according to new research, compiled by Monash University and VicHealth for online advocacy group The Parents’ Jury. A review of 263 school menus across Australia identified 30 per cent of surveyed primary schools and less than 19 per cent of surveyed secondary…
Children's health
25 Mar 2013
Can prolonged breastfeeding increase risk of child obesity?
In research that included nearly 14,000 healthy infants in Belarus, an intervention that succeeded in improving the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding during infancy did not result in a lower risk of overweight or obesity among the children at age 11.5 years, according to a study appearing in the March…
Children's health
25 Mar 2013
Salt levels on shaky ground
In an era where manufacturers are meant to be reducing salt levels in processed food, a CHOICE review of kids’ food has found unacceptably high-levels of salt in a raft of products, including breakfast cereals and lunch box snacks. In some instances, a food product marketed at children was found…
Diet & Foods
17 Mar 2013
Sweet apple hummus recipe
This apple hummus recipe is sweet and fresh, perfect for serving with apple slices or any of your favourite fruits or veggies. With no added…
