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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...

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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...

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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 10, 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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My nutritionally balanced smoothie recipe

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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My kids don't love veg but they eat loads!

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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My Top 5 Everyday Foods for Boosting the Immune System

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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How to pull a healthy lunchbox together in no time at all!

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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How to make my tuna and cream cheese sandwich

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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How to stop sliced apple from going brown

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
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
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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