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Healthy cupboard essential swaps
Are you looking to cut out ultra processed foods where you can and eat more fresh ingredients? This post is for you! This post gives you...


80 snacks to stop constant hunger
Have a little one who's constantly asking for snacks and always hungry? Children are growing and developing rapidly and need good...


What’s hiding in your dried fruit…
We recommend to always check your dried fruits simply because most of the time it’s not just dried fruit! Dried fruit is naturally sweet...


15 healthy spreads
It's hard to find a healthy spread to top our toast or pop in a sandwich for our little ones but we have done the work for you to provide you with 15 great, healthy spreads to offer.


Packet snacks we recommend
As always I recommend whole foods when providing your children with snacks such as boiled eggs, natural nut butters on crackers or bread, fruit, veg etc, it's cheaper and it's going to keep your little one fuller for longer whilst not effecting their appetite at mealtimes. However, life gets in the way sometimes and it's often us parents need a quick, convenient snack for on the go or to purchase in an emergency. Packet snacks can be super handy however MANY out there, almos


Choosing oats
If you are someone who uses oats a lot for bakes such as cakes, bars, pancakes, breakfasts or substitute oats as a ground flour alternative we recommend to pick the organic option.


5 reasons to add olive oil to smoothies
Did you know adding olive oil to your smoothies has many health benefits as well as improving the taste and texture of your smoothie! Below we have listed 5 reasons we recommend adding extra virgin olive oil to your smoothies


Shelf stable purées: are they suitable as an everyday meal?
Why I recommend shelf stable purees shouldn’t be used for everyday meal consumption and more for a now and again quick meal when you are too exhausted to cook or an emergency meal on the go.


Not all bottled water is suitable for children
Did you know your bottled water may contain too much sodium and sulphate for your little one? Sometimes we need to pick up bottled water...


Microwave rice we recommend
Rice can be a pain to cook and get right and be quite time consuming meaning microwave options are super handy for busy parents to have...


Check your cooking oil sprays
If you are someone who opts for oil sprays over bottles to cook with we recommend to check the ingredients on the back before buying!...


Jar or deli olives?
When choosing olives for children we steer more towards the refrigerated deli packs as these appear healthier and do not contain salty brine. Well in fact all olives are soaked in brine for months as a softening process to make them edible, when an olive is picked it is rock ha


Choosing chopped tomatoes
Now why is this so important? well it's not but it's interesting, can boost the quality and flavour of your meal and be healthier for you all!


Hydrating through food
Do you have a little one who doesn't drink much water and worry that are not getting enough, especially when the weather is hot or they are very active? we have got you.


Top 3 peanut butters we recommend
As parents when it comes to purchasing foods for our children we tend to look for 'no added sugar' labels and not really beyond that however some peanut butters contain lots of unnecessary ingredients that your child does not require and can be easily avoided at an affordable price. Lot's of supermarket peanut butters will contained added brown sugars, salt, palm oils and more even if they have organic, healthy looking labels and packaging. This is why I always recommend par


The best time to eat a banana
Did you know the health benefits of bananas change throughout the ripening process! You can pick the perfect time to eat your banana, depending on what you want to achieve from it.


What apple is healthiest?
Theirs lots of apples out there but has the thought ever crossed your mind.. "which one is better?". Now don't get me wrong ALL apples...


Importance of mealtime routine
Feeling hungry helps us know when to eat and when to stop. As parents we tend to ensure our children have clear sleeping and nap...


Do not serve frozen peas frozen
A lot of tips circulate the internet on a regular basis, however not all these tips are good for you! One of the picky eating tips you...


When to choose organic options
Is there really a difference between organic and non organic foods? The foods nutrient content does not differ between organic and non-organic, a carrot is still a carrot, however the use of
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