Everything that I have done to date has been just preparation for what I’m now to able achieve with MindChamps, to create a revolutionary approach to nutrition in early learning centres globally.
With the MindChamps team, I am able to amplify my life’s work and passion and at last create the version 2.0 of children’s nutrition.
I am so proud to be part of the MindChamps global movement!.
Mandy Sacher
Chief Nutrition Officer
Mandy is Australia’s Leading Paediatric Nutritionist, bestselling author, blogger and a mother of two! Mandy has created a unique approach to revolutionise the way we think about children’s nutrition. Mandy has consulted to hundreds of childcares, thousands of families and is now working with MindChamps to create a best in class nutrition programme for our little champs.
She is also known for co-developing MEND (Mind Exercise Nutrition Do it!), the world’s largest and most researched childhood obesity prevention and treatment programme based in the UK that was developed over more than 10 years of research.
Mandy’s appointment as MindChamps Chief Nutrition Offer and her plans to create the MindChamps ChampionGold™ Standard Nutrition Programme was hailed as a “Food Revolution for Early Learners” by major media outlets such as The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser, NT News, The Mercury and Gold Coast Bulletin.
Our Nutrition Team
Mandy leads a team of Nutrition Experts including:
- Wholefood dietitians and nutritionists
- Recipe developers
- Recipe Testers
The MindChamps Nutrition Team offers individual consultations to families and works closely with our centres to ensure very child receives the optimum nutrition for their physical and mental development.
“Everything that I have done to date has been just
preparation for what I’m now to able achieve
with MindChamps, to create a revolutionary approach to
nutrition in early learning centres globally.
With the MindChamps team, I am able
to amplify my life’s work and passion and
at last create the version 2.0 of children’s nutrition.
I am so proud to be part of the MindChamps
global movement!”
Find Out More
Publicity
Parenting
Resources
Recipe
Mandy Sacher
Chief Nutrition Officer
Mandy is Australia’s leading Paediatric Nutritionist, best-selling Author, child nutrition expert, blogger, and mother of two! She is also known for co-developing MEND (Mind Exercise Nutrition Do It!), the world’s largest and most researched childhood obesity prevention and treatment program based in the UK that was developed with over ten years of research.
Mandy’s appointment as MindChamps Chief Nutrition Offer and her plans to create the MindChamps ChampionGoldTM Standard Nutrition Programme was hailed as a “Food Revolution for Early Learners” by major media outlets such as The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser, NT News, The Mercury and Gold Coast Bulletin.
“Everything that I have done to date has been
just preparation for what I’m now to able
achieve with MindChamps, to create a
revolutionary approach to nutrition in early
learning centres globally.
With the MindChamps team, I am able to
amplify my life’s work and passion and at last
create the version 2.0 of children’s nutrition.
I am so proud to be part of the
MindChamps global movement!”
Find Out More
Publicity
Parenting
Resources
Recipe
Mandy Sacher
Chief Nutrition Officer
Mandy is Australia’s leading Paediatric Nutritionist, best-selling Author, child nutrition expert, blogger, and mother of two! She is also known for co-developing MEND (Mind Exercise Nutrition Do It!), the world’s largest and most researched childhood obesity prevention and treatment program based in the UK that was developed with over ten years of research.
Mandy’s appointment as MindChamps Chief Nutrition Offer and her plans to create the MindChamps ChampionGoldTM Standard Nutrition Programme was hailed as a “Food Revolution for Early Learners” by major media outlets such as The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser, NT News, The Mercury and Gold Coast Bulletin.
Our Nutrition Team
Mandy leads a team of Nutrition Experts including:
- A nutrition and food development specialist who is developing all the MindChamps ChampionGoldTM Standard menus and recipes with the team of cooks in all our centres.
- An experienced nutritionist dietician who has specialised expertise in digestive issues and allergies.
- A highly trained and experienced recipe tester
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A nutrition and food development specialist who is developing all the MindChamps ChampionGoldTM Standard menus and recipes with the team of cooks in all our centres. |
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An experienced nutritionist dietician who has specialised expertise in digestive issues and allergies. |
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A highly trained and experienced recipe tester |
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A nutrition and food development specialist who is developing all the MindChamps ChampionGoldTM Standard menus and recipes with the team of cooks in all our centres. |
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An experienced nutritionist dietician who has specialised expertise in digestive issues and allergies. |
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A highly trained and experienced recipe tester |
The MindChamps Nutrition Team works closely with our centres to ensure very child receives the optimum nutrition for their physical and mental development.
Sandra Bendersky
Senior Manager, Nutrition and
Food Development
Bachelor of Science, focused in Nutrition Sciences from University of Vienna
Sandra, along with Mandy, develops all the MindChamps menus and recipes that our team of Cooks use to create meals in our centres. She is also an avid food photographer and food stylist.
Annabel Clancy
Dietitian
Research Dietitian, APD, PhD
Annabel is an experienced Dietician who specialises in digestive issues and allergies. She has a passion for research that promotes and improves childhood nutrition.
Wendy Quisumbing
Recipe Tester
Wendy is an experienced food writer and editor and our resident Recipe Tester at MindChamps.
“Our MindChamps children eat more with us than they do
at home, therefore the right nutrition for their growth and development is of paramount importance.
This is a responsibility we take very seriously at MindChamps”
“Our MindChamps children eat more with us than they do
at home, therefore the right nutrition for their growth and development is of paramount importance.
This is a responsibility we take very seriously at MindChamps”
David Chiem
MindChamps Founder CEO
David Chiem
MindChamps Founder CEO
MindChamps nurtures your child with the first and only Nutrition Literacy Programme hailed as a Food Revolution for early Learners
The MindChamps ChampionGoldTM Standard Nutrition Programme’s recipes and meal plans are based on a wholefood philosophy.
All our ingredients are 100% wholefoods, which means there is minimal processing, and they are free from additives and preservatives. Our MindChamps recipes are based on a curated ingredient list, which includes wholegrains, grass-fed meat, free-range chicken, low-mercury fish, healthy fats, homemade dips and sauces, and natural probiotic rich yoghurt. We also include a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables to ensure children’s nutritional needs are met in all our centres and their growing bodies have what they need to thrive.
MindChamps ChampionGold™
Standard Nutrition General Menu
BREAKFAST
• Oat porridge with cinnamon apple OR Weetbix with full cream milk
MORNING TEA
• Immune Boosting Smoothie
LUNCH
• Tuna and veggie lasagna
• Steamed or roasted vegetables
AFTERNOON TEA
• Berry bliss balls
• Vegetable sticks
LATE SNACK
• Brown rice crackers or Corn thins
• Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks
• Minty tzatziki
BREAKFAST
• Wholemeal toast with avocado
OR Weetbix with full cream milk
MORNING TEA
• Natural yoghurt +
pureed mango
LUNCH
• Sweet potato pizza
• Garden salad or grated veggies
AFTERNOON TEA
• Black bean & date brownie
• Vegetable sticks
LATE SNACK
• Brown rice crackers or Corn thins
• Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks
• Hummus
BREAKFAST
• Oat porridge with banana
OR Weetbix with full cream milk
MORNING TEA
• Pink Chia Pudding
LUNCH
• Lamb and vegetable koftas
• Wholemeal cous cous • Steamed
or roasted vegetables
AFTERNOON TEA
• Superseed bars
• Vegetable sticks
LATE SNACK
• Brown rice crackers or Corn thins
• Fresh fruit• Vegetable sticks
• Cheesy carrot dip
BREAKFAST
• Weetbix with full cream milk
MORNING TEA
• Apple Bircher Muesli
LUNCH
• Boosted chicken nuggets
• Sweet potato wedges
• Steamed or roasted vegetables
AFTERNOON TEA
• Brain-boosting smoothie
• Vegetable sticks
LATE SNACK
• Brown rice crackers or Corn thins
• Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks
• Beetroot hummus
BREAKFAST
• Oat porridge with mixed berries
OR Weetbix with full cream milk
MORNING TEA
• Natural yoghurt + pureed berries
• Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks
• Avocado and spinach dip
LUNCH
• Hidden veggie spaghetti
bolognaise • Steamed or roasted
vegetables
AFTERNOON TEA
• Fluffy carrot scones
• Vegetable sticks
LATE SNACK
• Brown rice crackers or Corn thins
• Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks
• Avocado and spinach dip
MindChamps ChampionGold™
Standard Nutrition General Menu
BREAKFAST
• Oat porridge with cinnamon apple OR Weetbix with full cream milk
BREAKFAST
• Wholemeal toast with avocado OR Weetbix with full cream milk
BREAKFAST
• Oat porridge with banana OR Weetbix with full cream milk
BREAKFAST
• Weetbix with full cream milk
BREAKFAST
• Oat porridge with mixed berries OR Weetbix with full cream milk
MORNING TEA
• Immune Boosting Smoothie
MORNING TEA
• Natural yoghurt + pureed mango
MORNING TEA
• Pink Chia Pudding
MORNING TEA
• Apple Bircher Muesli
MORNING TEA
• Natural yoghurt + pureed berries • Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks • Avocado and spinach dip
LUNCH
• Tuna and veggie lasagna • Steamed or roasted vegetables
LUNCH
• Sweet potato pizza • Garden salad or grated veggies
LUNCH
• Lamb and vegetable koftas • Wholemeal cous cous • Steamed or roasted vegetables
LUNCH
• Boosted chicken nuggets • Sweet potato wedges • Steamed or roasted vegetables
LUNCH
• Hidden veggie spaghetti bolognaise • Steamed or roasted vegetables
AFTERNOON TEA
• Berry bliss balls • Vegetable sticks
AFTERNOON TEA
• Black bean & date brownie • Vegetable sticks
AFTERNOON TEA
• Superseed bars • Vegetable sticks
AFTERNOON TEA
• Brain-boosting smoothie • Vegetable sticks
AFTERNOON TEA
• Fluffy carrot scones • Vegetable sticks
LATE SNACK
• Brown rice crackers or Corn thins • Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks • Minty tzatziki
LATE SNACK
• Brown rice crackers or Corn thins • Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks • Hummus
LATE SNACK
• Brown rice crackers or Corn thins • Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks • Cheesy carrot dip
LATE SNACK
• Brown rice crackers or Corn thins • Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks • Beetroot hummus
LATE SNACK
• Brown rice crackers or Corn thins • Fresh fruit • Vegetable sticks • Avocado and spinach dip
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Our MindChamps daily menu provides children with 85% of their energy requirements and 100% of their essential vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre requirements. |
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All our recipes and meal plans are carefully designed to ensure children receive the nutrients required for optimal growth and development. These essential nutrients include iron, calcium, zinc, iodine, folate, omega-3’s, vitamin A, fibre, and more. |
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Our meal plans are designed using specific textures, flavours and ingredients to encourage even the fussiest of eaters to participate in mealtimes. |
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Our meal plans are 100% free from refined sugars. |
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Our meal plans are low in sodium and free from added salt. |
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Only 1 in 16 Australian children eat the recommended servings of vegetables. Therefore, we offer vegetables 4-5 times daily and actively work with children to increase vegetable variety and acceptance. |
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MindChamps’ bespoke wholefood shopping list ensures our cooks use the best possible ingredients to feed the children in our centres. |
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We offer specialised allergy meals and vegetarian meal plans for children who require them. We take as much care in creating these specialised meal plans as our general meal plans. Each meal plan is carefully crafted to ensure children with special dietary needs receive a complete spectrum of minerals and vitamins. |
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MindChamps is leading the way by offering a comprehensive introducing solids programme for babies in our care. This includes specialised meal plans for babies aged 4-6 months, 6-8 months and 8+ months. |
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Our focus is not limited to nutrition. We also offer a complete nutrition behaviour and education programme, which includes training our cooks, educators, centre directors and families on how to instill a happy and healthy relationship towards food in young children. |
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Our educators are trained to deal with fussy eating and food refusal. |
Breakfast
- At MindChamps, we provide nutritious wholefood breakfasts that fuel children’s brains with the nutrients they require to thrive throughout the day.
- Our breakfasts are free from refined sugars, food additives and flavourings. They’re low in salt and full of fibre.
- All our breakfasts contain protein and are loaded with wholegrains and fibre, which help sustain blood sugar levels to ensure optimal energy levels and concentration in young children.
- Our breakfasts offer a complete nutrition profile and include the following: eggs, wholegrain and sourdough bread with homemade spreads and dips, porridge, overnight oats, chia pudding, and homemade breakfast cereals such as granola and chocolate superfood pops.
Breakfast
- At MindChamps, we provide nutritious wholefood breakfasts that fuel children’s brains with the nutrients they require to thrive throughout the day.
- Our breakfasts are free from refined sugars, food additives and flavourings. They’re low in salt and full of fibre.
- All our breakfasts contain protein and are loaded with wholegrains and fibre, which help sustain blood sugar levels to ensure optimal energy levels and concentration in young children.
- Our breakfasts offer a complete nutrition profile and include the following: eggs, wholegrain and sourdough bread with homemade spreads and dips, porridge, overnight oats, chia pudding, and homemade breakfast cereals such as granola and chocolate superfood pops.
Morning Tea
- Young children require 3 meals and 2 snacks per day for optimal growth and development. Morning tea provides an opportunity to refuel and ensure blood sugar levels are stable.
- In other early learning centres, children are typically offered refined salty crackers and cheese for morning tea or sugary snacks such as raisin toast, banana bread or crumpets with honey.
- At MindChamps, our Nutrition team has developed all our morning tea mealtime snacks to meet the highest nutrition standards. Every snack contains 100% wholefood ingredients, providing the optimal nutrients for young children.
- Our morning teas have been crafted to ensure they provide a full spectrum of nutrients, focusing on calcium to support healthy bones and teeth.
- Our morning tea consists of natural probiotic-rich yoghurt, smoothies, bircher muesli or chia puddings. Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetable platters are also offered daily with a homemade dip.
Morning Tea
- Young children require 3 meals and 2 snacks per day for optimal growth and development. Morning tea provides an opportunity to refuel and ensure blood sugar levels are stable.
- In other early learning centres, children are typically offered refined salty crackers and cheese for morning tea or sugary snacks such as raisin toast, banana bread or crumpets with honey.
- At MindChamps, our Nutrition team has developed all our morning tea mealtime snacks to meet the highest nutrition standards. Every snack contains 100% wholefood ingredients, providing the optimal nutrients for young children.
- Our morning teas have been crafted to ensure they provide a full spectrum of nutrients, focusing on calcium to support healthy bones and teeth.
- Our morning tea consists of natural probiotic-rich yoghurt, smoothies, bircher muesli or chia puddings. Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetable platters are also offered daily with a homemade dip.
Lunch
- Lunches are an opportunity for children to engage in a family-style mealtime, build social and fine motor skills and learn about foods from various cultures.
- At MindChamps, our lunches consist of four main components; a protein such as meat, chicken, fish, legumes or tofu to support growth and iron requirements, a slow-release wholegrain carbohydrate to support sustained energy, vegetables to provide essential fibre and vitamins and minerals, and healthy fats to support brain health.
- Our lunches are also low in added salt and avoid the typical pre-made sauces that are full of added salt, sugar and additives.
- All our lunches have been crafted to ensure they provide a full spectrum of nutrients, including protein, fibre, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Lunch
- Lunches are an opportunity for children to engage in a family-style mealtime, build social and fine motor skills and learn about foods from various cultures.
- At MindChamps, our lunches consist of four main components; a protein such as meat, chicken, fish, legumes or tofu to support growth and iron requirements, a slow-release wholegrain carbohydrate to support sustained energy, vegetables to provide essential fibre and vitamins and minerals, and healthy fats to support brain health.
- Our lunches are also low in added salt and avoid the typical pre-made sauces that are full of added salt, sugar and additives.
- All our lunches have been crafted to ensure they provide a full spectrum of nutrients, including protein, fibre, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Afternoon Tea
- Iron is an essential nutrient for brain development and new blood and muscle cell development.
- Children have high iron requirements because they are constantly growing and require iron-rich foods regularly.
- Our afternoon tea menu has been specifically designed to include snacks, which offer a good source of iron from wholefoods, such as wholemeal spelt flour and pumpkin seeds.
- In other early learning centres, children are typically offered refined salty or sugary snacks such as vegemite toast, cakes or biscuits for afternoon tea.
- Our afternoon snacks are always low in added salt and sugar and consist of savoury snacks – such as baked beans or vegetable muffins made with wholemeal flour. Our sweet snacks, which are free from refined sugars, include bliss balls, homemade muesli bars or fruit crumbles.
- Fresh vegetable platters are also offered daily alongside their afternoon snacks.
Afternoon Tea
- Iron is an essential nutrient for brain development and new blood and muscle cell development.
- Children have high iron requirements because they are constantly growing and require iron-rich foods regularly.
- Our afternoon tea menu has been specifically designed to include snacks, which offer a good source of iron from wholefoods, such as wholemeal spelt flour and pumpkin seeds.
- In other early learning centres, children are typically offered refined salty or sugary snacks such as vegemite toast, cakes or biscuits for afternoon tea.
- Our afternoon snacks are always low in added salt and sugar and consist of savoury snacks – such as baked beans or vegetable muffins made with wholemeal flour. Our sweet snacks, which are free from refined sugars, include bliss balls, homemade muesli bars or fruit crumbles.
- Fresh vegetable platters are also offered daily alongside their afternoon snacks.
Late Snack
- Late snacks provide an opportunity for children to refuel and stabilise blood sugar levels, so they don’t go home ‘hangry’!
- Our late snacks always includs fresh seasonal fruit and vegetable platters with wholegrain crackers, homemade gummies and a daily homemade dip.
Late Snack
- Late snacks provide an opportunity for children to refuel and stabilise blood sugar levels, so they don’t go home ‘hangry’!
- Our late snacks always includs fresh seasonal fruit and vegetable platters with wholegrain crackers, homemade gummies and a daily homemade dip.
As a member of the MindChamps family, your child will benefit from:
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Up to 85% of their energy requirements and 100% of the essential vitamins and minerals they require for optimal growth, development and to be their very best. |
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Complete baby weaning and nutrition programmes in all centres. |
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One-on-One consultations for children requiring additional support. |
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Parent webinars on all aspects of children’s nutrition. |
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(coming soon) |
As a member of the MindChamps family, your child will benefit from:
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Up to 85% of their energy requirements and 100% of the essential vitamins and minerals they require for optimal growth, development and to be their very best. |
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Complete baby weaning and nutrition programmes in all centres. |
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One-on-One consultations for children requiring additional support. |
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Parent webinars on all aspects of children’s nutrition. |
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(coming soon in 2023) |