Abbey Mar 181 minMarch Simple SwapsSwap OUT Pasta Penne.... Swap IN Vetta Smart Fibre Pasta Penne. Why? I love and recommend many types of pasta - wholemeal and lentil are...
Abbey Feb 161 minFebruary Simple SwapsSwap OUT Peters Lifesavers Icy Poles.... Swap IN Proud & Punch Mini Pops Why? Lifesavers Icy Poles contain artificial colours and...
Abbey Dec 17, 20201 minDecember Simple SwapsSwap OUT Parker's Baked Original Pretzels.... Swap IN Parker's Baked Pretzels - Mini 6 pack. Why? They both have the same 4 ingredients...
Abbey Nov 20, 20201 minNovember Simple SwapsSwap OUT Golden Circle Raspberry Cordial.... Swap IN Tetley Cold Infusions - Strawberry & Watermelon. Why? Cordial has added sugar -...
Abbey Oct 12, 20201 minOctober Simple Swaps - Lunchbox SnacksSwap OUT Uncle Tobys Roll Ups.... Swap IN Sun Valley True Fruit Bars or plain dried fruit. Why? Sun Valley has 100% fruit, Uncle Tobys...
Abbey Sep 16, 20201 minSeptember Simple Swaps - SpreadsSwap OUT Bega Original Peanut Butter.... Swap IN Bega Simply Nuts - or any other brand without added sugar or oil. A small amount of...
Abbey Aug 19, 20201 minAugust Simple SwapsSwap OUT Pre-packed Grated Cheese.... Swap IN Block Cheese. Why? Pre-packed grated cheese has Anticaking Agent (460) and Preservative...
Abbey Jul 22, 20202 minMy Top Tips for Picky EatersDo you have a picky eater? If you do, you are absolutely not alone! My kids have been picky eaters too but I feel like we are coming out...
Abbey Jun 25, 20202 minDo lunchboxes need ice packs in winter?Did you know that as well is being a university qualified nutritionist I am also a food safety auditor and trainer! I've been getting...
Abbey May 27, 20201 minWhat's for breakfast?How often have you heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? As parents we want the best for our children. We want...
Abbey May 20, 20201 minNot all sausages are created equal!I shared my meal plan earlier this week and have had quite a few questions about sausages, in particular what type of sausage I use and...
Abbey May 10, 20202 minMorning or Evening?Are you a morning or evening lunchbox packer? For me it is most definitely EVENING! Mornings in our home seem to rushed! Even though the...
Abbey May 5, 20202 minMy nutritionally balanced smoothie recipeAs I mentioned in last weeks blog post, smoothies are my number one and most favourite way to get veggies into my kids. However not all...
Abbey Apr 29, 20203 minMy kids don't love veg but they eat loads!I have a confession to make… my kids DO NOT love vegetables. Yep that’s right! I am a university qualified nutritionist, I eat well and I...
Abbey Apr 7, 20202 minHealthy lunchbox activity for kidsIn my Instagram stories last week I shared a healthy lunchbox activity I did with the kids at home. It was super easy, fun for the kids...
Abbey Mar 31, 20202 minMy Top 5 Everyday Foods for Boosting the Immune SystemWith the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing it’s more important now than ever to ensure you and your family are eating healthy foods...
Abbey Feb 15, 20202 minHow to pull a healthy lunchbox together in no time at all!So today I am going to show you how quickly I can pull together a lunchbox when I have some lunchbox food frozen in the freezer and ...
Abbey Feb 12, 20203 minHow to make my tuna and cream cheese sandwichI've had quite a few comments lately about my tuna and cream cheese sandwich. So I thought I'd take you through how I actually make it.
Abbey Jan 29, 20202 minHow to ensure the egg yolk gets eatenIf your kids like eggs, it's such a great protein source and a great food to fill them up. My daughter loves the egg whites but is not a ...
Abbey Jan 29, 20202 minHow to stop sliced apple from going brownI always pack my daughters lunchbox the night before and apple will go brown unless I soak it in salt water. So I just get a small bowl of..
Abbey Mar 18 1 min March Simple Swaps Swap OUT Pasta Penne.... Swap IN Vetta Smart Fibre Pasta Penne. Why? I love and recommend many types of pasta - wholemeal and lentil are...
Abbey Feb 16 1 min February Simple Swaps Swap OUT Peters Lifesavers Icy Poles.... Swap IN Proud & Punch Mini Pops Why? Lifesavers Icy Poles contain artificial colours and...