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...
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Abbey
- Feb 16, 2021
- 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...
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Abbey
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
December Simple Swaps
Swap OUT Parker's Baked Original Pretzels.... Swap IN Parker's Baked Pretzels - Mini 6 pack. Why? They both have the same 4 ingredients...
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Abbey
- Nov 20, 2020
- 1 min
November Simple Swaps
Swap OUT Golden Circle Raspberry Cordial.... Swap IN Tetley Cold Infusions - Strawberry & Watermelon. Why? Cordial has added sugar -...
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Abbey
- Oct 12, 2020
- 1 min
October Simple Swaps - Lunchbox Snacks
Swap OUT Uncle Tobys Roll Ups.... Swap IN Sun Valley True Fruit Bars or plain dried fruit. Why? Sun Valley has 100% fruit, Uncle Tobys...
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Abbey
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
September Simple Swaps - Spreads
Swap OUT Bega Original Peanut Butter.... Swap IN Bega Simply Nuts - or any other brand without added sugar or oil. A small amount of...
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Abbey
- Aug 19, 2020
- 1 min
August Simple Swaps
Swap OUT Pre-packed Grated Cheese.... Swap IN Block Cheese. Why? Pre-packed grated cheese has Anticaking Agent (460) and Preservative...
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Abbey
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
My Top Tips for Picky Eaters
Do 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...
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Abbey
- Jun 25, 2020
- 2 min
Do 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...
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Abbey
- May 27, 2020
- 1 min
What'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...
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Abbey
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
Not 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...
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Abbey
- May 11, 2020
- 2 min
Morning 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...
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Abbey
- May 5, 2020
- 2 min
My nutritionally balanced smoothie recipe
As 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...
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Abbey
- Apr 29, 2020
- 3 min
My 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...
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Abbey
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
Healthy lunchbox activity for kids
In 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...
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Abbey
- Mar 31, 2020
- 2 min
My Top 5 Everyday Foods for Boosting the Immune System
With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing it’s more important now than ever to ensure you and your family are eating healthy foods...
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Abbey
- Feb 15, 2020
- 2 min
How 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 ...
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Abbey
- Feb 12, 2020
- 3 min
How to make my tuna and cream cheese sandwich
I'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.
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Abbey
- Jan 29, 2020
- 2 min
How to ensure the egg yolk gets eaten
If 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 ...
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Abbey
- Jan 29, 2020
- 2 min
How to stop sliced apple from going brown
I 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..
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Abbey
- Mar 18, 2021
- 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...
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Abbey
- Feb 16, 2021
- 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...
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