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Why low GI matters
Most parents know that too much added sugar in their child’s diet is not good for them but are we overlooking another type of food that is just as harmful for our kids?

Top 5 recipe ideas to make with Weet-Bix
Muffins, pecan pie, chocolate balls, homemade granola and cookies - cooking with wholegrains doesn't have to be boring.

Dr. Joanna McMillan
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'It's getting worse': 96 per cent of Australians are failing at this, and most don't even know it
Most of us probably don't even know we're failing this daily task, yet it may be seriously affecting our health.

Mum accidentally packs alcoholic beverage for daughter's lunch
A US mum has become "Twitter famous" after she accidentally packed her 17-year-old daughter an alcoholic beverage in her lunch.

McDonald's wants parents to 'feel good' about new McNugget recipe
McDonald's says it is testing Chicken McNuggets with no artificial preservatives as it works to revive its US business.

Crunch time for Arnott's after customers snap over 'new and improved' Shapes flavours
They're the biscuits that shaped a nation. So it's no surprise, Arnott's biscuits has come under fire for meddling with its iconic Shapes flavours.

Keeping her kids away from junk food 'is a nightmare,' says Gwyneth
Known for her strict health and fitness regime, Paltrow said keeping her children away from junk food is a "nightmare".

Are there any health implications for raising your child as a vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian?
An increasing number of blogs by "ethical mums" have sparked discussions about the appropriateness of imposing vegetarianism, veganism or pescatarianism on their children.

Five smoothies kids will love
Struggling to feed them for their energy requirements? Smoothies are the answer!

Chips, iced buns banned from Queensland tuckshops
Smart Choices changes see carbonated juices and sugary baked treats taken off menus at Queensland tuckshops.

How Bondi Public School overhauled their school canteen
Canteen manager at Bondi Public School, Carolyn Treweek, says parents are sending their children to the school for the food.

Is that muesli bar you put in your child’s lunchbox actually healthy?
There are rows upon rows of packaged snack foods in supermarkets, including snack bars made from muesli, cereal, nuts, seeds and fruit. Many of the labels on the packages shout out words such as "natural", "protein", "oaty", "super-food", "wholegrain", "light", "gluten-free" and "97% fat-free!".
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