Healthy eating

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Everything you need to know about dehydration and how to avoid it 

Understanding what dehydration is, how to know if you are dehydrated and how to treat and prevent dehydration will help you enjoy Queensland safely.
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Fussy eaters? How to get your kids to eat more veggies

Check out these 3 valuable tips to get your kids eating more veggies while saving you time, headspace and money.
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Cooking with kids: How to build confidence

All kids, from toddlers onwards, can help with food prep and clean up. Here are some tips to help kids become more competent in the kitchen.
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The sugar-coated truth: How to reduce your sugar intake

Our understanding of sugar, its health implications, and why it’s a concern continues to grow. But how do we ensure we’re keeping our sugar intake in check?
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Calcium rich foods

How to maintain strong bones for a healthy, active life

With more than 200 bones in our body, it’s important that we look after them, especially as we age to maintain a healthy, active life.
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How to make budget-friendly healthy meals 

Nutritious food and drinks can be affordable with the right planning. See our 6 tips for how to make budget-friendly healthy meals.
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What are the best foods to eat during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, both you and your growing baby need extra nutrients, so eating healthy foods from the 5 food groups is important.
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5 ways to get kids to enjoy more vegetables

Only 3.1% of Queensland children are eating the recommended servings of vegetables each day. Developing healthy habits at home is a great way to increase children’s intake of vegetables.
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How to read food labels and make better choices

Food labels can help you make the best choices for your family’s health. Find out how to use food label to help choose healthier packaged foods.
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10 simple and healthy lunchbox snacks

Here are 10 quick and easy snacks that provide great ‘bang for buck’ for active kids in terms of health and nutrition.
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3 children cutting tomatoes and cheese on coloured cutting boards in a kitchen. A woman in a blue shirt is watching them and smiling. There is a glass of dry pasta and a bowl of pasta sauce on the bench.

Getting kids excited about healthy food

It’s more important than ever that we educate and inspire our kids to enjoy healthy food so they can carry those good habits into adulthood.
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Mixed vegetables

How to make the most of vegetables  

Vegetables are such a crucial part of our diet, and sadly only 8% of Queensland adults and 5% of children are eating the recommended 5+ serves of vegetables each day!

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Physical activity
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7 ways to keep walking when it’s hot outside

Summer in Queensland offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun, but the heat and humidity can make staying active challenging.
Healthy eating

How to cater for different dietary needs this Christmas

With some forward planning and a few clever swaps, you can serve delicious and healthy food that will keep everyone
Wellbeing

How taking regular breaks can boost focus, energy and wellbeing

Ever tried powering through a busy day without stopping, only to find your brain turns to mush by mid-afternoon?
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Wholegrain cracker with sliced cherry tomatoes and goats cheese

Why you should be eating more wholegrains

Filled with fibre, vitamins and minerals, wholegrains are great for our overall health, yet Aussies aren’t eating enough of them!
Physical activity
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Getting kids to move more and sit less

Physical activity and movement are essential for long-term health and forming healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Kids
Children sitting with laptops, phones and tablets

How much screen time is too much?

Watching TV and playing computer games are common activities for kids but too much screen time can affect children’s health

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