I had a day off recently and after cleaning the house and completing all the work I had set for myself, I found that I had a few hours to spare. This rarely ...

Exciting new research has shown that consuming dark chocolate, with at least a 70% cacao, can have positive effects on your stress levels, inflammation, mood...

Don’t give up! Persistence is the key to supporting our children to develop healthy eating habits throughout their life. Feeding young children a variety of ...

I went to the supermarket yesterday to buy some olive oil and I was struck by all the options: extra virgin, extra light, extra mild, delicate, pure, light &...

Children and adolescents who eat family meals are more likely to eat better, be healthier and feel better about themselves according to the Ellyn Satter Inst...

Being a parent I am aware of the stress that providing healthy, balanced meals that your children will also enjoy can add to your mental load. If you follow ...

Latest scientific research from the Food and Mood centre, a collaborative research centre led by Deakin University in Australia, has shown that food and ment...

Your brain is made up of about 60% fat and runs on glucose (mainly from carbohydrates) for fuel. Just like the rest of your body, it needs a good supply of n...

Are you stuck for meal ideas that are quick, easy and nutritious? Especially if you are busy or have little kids running around demanding your time and energ...

A whole school healthy eating incursion is a great way to boost your student knowledge about healthy eating and develop the skills to make good food choices....

We had a great day teaching grade 2 children at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School in Geelong about the importance of healthy eating. They enjoyed an inter...

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When exercising don't forget to drink plenty of water before, during and after your workout. Many of us forget about the importance of simple water when our ...

Protein is an essential building block for every cell in your body and it's importance in exercise and weight loss is paramount. The key functions of protein...