Nutrition for kids

Sophie Butcher

Choosing the best olive oil for your family's health

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,...

Sophie Butcher

Family meals: the key to healthy children

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

Sophie Butcher

Taking the stress out of feeding your kids

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...

Sophie Butcher

Mood Food Connection

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

Sophie Butcher

Brain food

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...

Sophie Butcher

Eggs: a quick, easy and nutritious solution to meals

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

Sophie Butcher BHSc Nutrition | Grad Dip Ed

Whole school Food Talks incursion at Glenroy

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

Sophie Butcher

Healthy eating at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Geelong

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