Did you know that Australia is known as the ‘food allergy capital’ of the world? Food allergies and sensitivities in children are on the rise, with research indicating that 4-8% of children under 5 years of age have a food allergy, and a whopping 10% of babies under one year have a proven food allergy....
They say the way to a man’s heart is often through their stomach – so you can’t go wrong by surprising the significant men in your children’s life this Father’s Day with something homemade, especially if it’s also edible and nutritious. Whether it’s a hearty breakfast, backyard barbeque or a traditional Sunday roast, Chief Nutrition Officer,...
Do you find the different types of grains a little confusing? You’re not alone! Grains have gotten a lot of attention lately and not all of it positive. So, let me unravel the mystery for you! Wholegrains, such as brown rice, quinoa, barley and rolled or steel-cut oats maintain their fibre, vitamin and mineral content...
Winter brings with it beautiful crisp mornings, long snuggly nights and hearty, warming meals. Unfortunately, it also usually brings coughs, colds and cases of flu. As we head into the flu season, most of us start thinking about how to best support our immune system and avoid that common cough or cold. But did you...
We love to celebrate the significant women that make up our MindChamps community every day – but especially on Mother’s Day! When we think of Mother’s Day, we often think of spoiling these women with presents, food, or something special to let them know just how much they mean to us. That’s why I wanted...
Easter is just around the corner, and we know what that means…chocolate and lots of it. Easter can be one of the trickiest times for families to navigate as there is often a surplus of chocolatey goodies. Although, we don’t want our kids to miss out; when they are little, their systems can only handle...
As children begin to wean off milk and explore solid foods, it’s very common for families to feel equally excited and daunted by this process. Joy, frustration, doubt, and confusion are all normal emotions as families try to understand which foods to offer first, how much, when, and how. With an abundance of feeding methods,...
You may have heard the old saying – ‘you shouldn’t play with food’. Well, Chief Nutrition Officer Mandy Sacher is turning this on its head, encouraging our little Champs to incorporate food into their play! Children learn about their world through play, it encourages them to be curious, ask questions, learn cause and effect, and...
After the festive season, it’s common to want to kickstart your family’s health and introduce healthier foods back into their daily routine. Often the foods we choose most while on vacation or celebrating, such as sugar, salt, and processed foods, can play havoc on our gut health – and research continues to show that gut...
With the excitement of the festive season now well and truly upon us, it’s the perfect opportunity to encourage your little one into the kitchen – helping you to prep and create a range of delicious Christmas, Chanukah, or New Year’s Eve snacks. Cooking together as a family lays the foundation for a healthy and...
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