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8 healthy packaged snacks to grab-and-go when time is low

Nina Tan 20/01/2023 No Comments

Homemade snacks are more nutritious and cheaper than store-bought snacks, but sometimes you just need a packaged grab-and-go snack!

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5 tips to take the pressure off packing a lunch box

Nina Tan 20/01/2023 No Comments

Do you feel the pressure when packing a healthy lunch box? It’s easier than you think. Check out our top tips for packing a healthy lunch.

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Healthy lunch box kindy orientation resources

Korina Richmond 01/10/2024 No Comments

Starting ‘big’ school is a huge deal not only for children, but also for parents or caregivers as it may be the first time packing a lunch box. The Healthy…

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How much should I pack in my child’s lunch box?

Jane Dibbs 20/01/2022 No Comments

How much to pack can be trial and error when you first pack a lunch box. Start with a morning tea snack and something for lunch.

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10 healthy snacks ready in under ten minutes

Jane Dibbs 12/01/2022 No Comments

Try these 10 healthy fibre-rich snacks which are quick and easy to prepare and your family will love. Ready in ten minutes.

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10 tips to make packing a healthy lunch box easier

Korina Richmond 14/01/2021 No Comments

Getting organised makes packing a healthy lunch box easier. See our top tips and print our handy back-to-school planner.

A healthy lunch box with a green apple, some wholegrain crackers and cheese, celery, a sandwich and a bottle of water

5 tips for choosing a school lunch box

Jane Dibbs 18/01/2021 No Comments

With so many lunch box choices on the market, choose one that is the right size, fits small containers and an ice brick to keep it food safe.

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Make your lunch box food safe

Jane Dibbs 14/01/2021 No Comments

Storing lunch box food at the right temperature is the best way to keep it safe. Use an ice brick for cold food or a thermos for hot food.

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Healthy Holidays Guide

Korina Richmond 24/11/2024 No Comments

Check out our special holiday guide to keep your kids happy and healthy over the school holidays.

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5 tips for building healthy habits for kids

Korina Richmond 21/05/2019 No Comments

Build healthy habits in kids. Eat fruit and vegetables, pack a healthy lunch box, limit unhealthy food and stay active.

Top view of packed lunch box with salad, muffin, egg, kiwifruit, milk popper and a water bottle.

How to pack school lunches faster

Nina Tan 18/12/2019 No Comments

Planning ahead can save you time in the morning. With some simple preparation you can pack school lunches faster.

Healthy alternatives to ham

Nina Tan 18/12/2019 No Comments

Try these alternatives to ham. Only eat processed meats occasionally because of their link with bowel and stomach cancer.

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Packing a lunch box: how to add more fruit and veg

Nina Tan 21/05/2019 No Comments

Think of fruit and veg as daily snacks and aim to include at least one serve of fruit and one serve of veg in the lunch box every day.

a compartment metal lunch box packed with eight sushi bread rolls, corn cob, small serving dish of strawberries, two baked bean muffins and a tub of yoghurt to the left and filled water bottle to the right.

What to pack in a healthy lunch box

Nina Tan 18/12/2019 No Comments

Here's how to make your school or work lunch healthy by choosing items from the 5 core food groups, like wholegrains, vegies and protein foods.

Our favourite summer lunch box ideas

Nina Tan 18/12/2019 No Comments

The key to a healthy summer lunch box is making lunches light and cool and using fresh and seasonal fruit and veg.

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The 5 best drinks for kids

Korina Richmond 17/07/2020 No Comments

It is important to ensure our kids are having the right drinks. Find out the best 5 drinks for kids. Plain water is the best.

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