Healthy Kids News & Advice

The magic of storytelling

23/07/2015 Advice for teachers, Crunch&Sip

Stories are a great way to get the healthy eating message across to students. Try reading a story about balance, portions, fruit and veg and health during Crunch&Sip time
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Gutsy Challenge Carrot Fangs

Don’t tell them it’s healthy!

13/05/2015 Advice for teachers, Crunch&Sip, Help for Parents

A study published last year has provided further support to what Healthy Kids has always suspected; if you tell kids that a food is good for them, they will
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Ricotta and banana wraps with warm honey

13/04/2015 AMBER, Canteen recipes, Everyday, GREEN, Healthy Eating, Help for Parents, Recipes, Sandwiches & wraps, Snacks, Sweet food

Everyday (NSW)GREEN (SA)AMBER (ACT) Serves 2 Ingredients : 100g reduced fat smooth Australian ricotta 1 banana, chopped 2 teaspoons currants or sultanas ½ teaspoon mixed spice 1 large piece wholemeal lavash or mountain bread, halved 1 tablespoon
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Free downloadable food safety poster

26/03/2015 Canteen Advice

A popular pin-up at the Healthy Kids expo stand this year was the food safety poster. A fun reminder to always perform vital food safety procedures in every canteen. Download and
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Stay out of my child’s lunch box

20/03/2015 Help for Parents, Lunchbox

Healthy Kids has seen signs of anxiety when it comes to what to pack in school lunch boxes. It’s been reported that some schools are introducing lunchbox policies and banning
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Most Australian children eat less than half the veggies they should be

19/02/2015 Advice for teachers, Crunch&Sip, Healthy Eating

You might not think it happens in your backyard, school or community, but research shows that regardless of location, income, parent education level and employment status, on average kids don't
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Watch out for ‘Occasional’ foods in the health food aisle

19/02/2015 Healthy Eating, Help for Parents

As well as helping school canteens to deliver healthier lunch and recess options every day, Healthy Kids categorises food and drink into 'Everyday'/'Occasional' or 'GREEN', 'AMBER' and 'RED' products. You
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Three things that make buying organic hard… and what to do about them

17/02/2015 Healthy Eating, Help for Parents

Following these tips on buying, sourcing and storing organic foods will lead to smart picks within your budget. Organic foods are not new, nor are they strictly necessary in a
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Lunch box leftovers (and more)

18/12/2014 Help for Parents, Lunchbox, Recipes

Making your child's lunch each day isn't an easy task! The same old vegemite or chicken sandwich can get a little humdrum. It's a good idea to offer variety
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How to encourage healthy eating in kids

17/11/2014 Advice for teachers, Healthy Eating, Help for Parents

We know how impressionable young children can be and that's why it's important to encourage healthy eating by setting a good example. Kids will copy their role models and learn
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