Writers: Fiona Boyle

Vitamin and mineral supplements are used commonly in New Zealand, but are vitamin and mineral supplements necessary for healthy toddlers, young children, teenagers, and women? Continue reading »

The fact is that nearly all of us eat takeaways at different times. So what can we do to make our takeaway choices a little healthier? Continue reading »

Snacks require just as much thought and balance as the other three main meals of the day. Here are some great words of wisdom on healthy snacks for kids from a mum and registered dietitian. Continue reading »

This article, Nutritional Information Panel, contains vital information on reading the Nutrition Information Panel in the foods we buy for our children. Continue reading »

This article explains ingredients lists on food products and which ingredients on the list to look out for, to  provide your children with a balanced diet. As passionate parents, endeavouring to provide our kids with a balanced diet, we need to understand ingredients lists. Continue reading »

This article, Food Labels at a Glance, gives NZ parents all the information they need to read and understand a food label at a quick glance. Continue reading »

This article on school lunches gives great advice from a parent and registered dietitian on what to provide for kids’ school lunch boxes. Continue reading »

Try this free dinner recipe – Sweet and Sour Pork – for families on a budget.

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Here are some great ideas on quick, easy meals from a mum, dietitian and nutritionist. These quick, easy ideas will provide great meals for the kids! Continue reading »

Children need iron in their diet. Read about iron for children — child requirements, types of iron, causes & symptoms of iron deficiency, iron absorption, anemia, how to improve the iron content in their food, and more. Continue reading »