Healthy Eating

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Make water your kids’ drink of choice when thirsty 

Did you know the human body is made up of 70% water? That’s why dietitians and nutritionists promote its benefits and why it’s important you do the same with kids.
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What you need to know about carbohydrates

Carbohydrates: friend or foe? There’s been a lot of mixed messages over the years about carbohydrates and whether they are bad for us and lead to weight gain.
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How to stay healthy when you’re on a budget   

The rising cost of living can make it seem challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle. See our tips on how to stay healthy without straining your budget.
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Eat healthier and feel better with these smart food swaps

Eating healthier doesn’t have to mean big changes to your diet all at once. Start with these smart food swaps that don’t take much effort.
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Want to grow your own vegetables? What you need to know

With the rising cost of living, more people are considering growing their own vegetables. See our tips to make your veggie patch a success.
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Vegetable platter featuring fresh carrot sticks, sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sliced red capsicum, celery sticks and fresh lemon wedges, with a hummus dip in the centre

Healthy snacks for parties, morning teas and special events

Healthy snacks on a table at a baby shower. including salad and avocado pieces in paper cups, veggie sticks and dip, nacho chip and salsa and meat and salad wraps.
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7 alternatives to salt to make food taste great

Salt is an important part of a healthy diet, but too much of it can spell trouble for our blood pressure and heart health.
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4 healthy family habits to influence a child’s life

Developing healthy family habits can influence a child to make positive health choices in the future. Here are 4 everyday habits to embrace.
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Common veg mistakes: Tips to introduce new menu items

Our memories of vegetables as a child, or our preferences for the look, taste, smell or texture of veg, can influence what we eat as adults, and what we avoid.
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Talking to kids about the foods we eat and why 

What our children eat can significantly impact the way they play, learn and sleep.
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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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Two young girls sitting at dining table staring at the dinner on their plate

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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Fuel your day: How vegetables can boost energy

Good nutrition is essential for fuelling our daily lives. Eating a balanced diet that contains a wide variety of vegetables
Physical activity
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Movement for the mind: How physical activity benefits your brain

Your brain responds to physical activity in ways that can improve your mood, focus, sleep, and long-term health.
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Ditch the takeaway: How to eat cheaper and healthier at home

Swapping takeaway for home cooking could be one of the simplest ways to save money, support your mental health and
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How will you move today? Free and low-cost ideas for teens

We all know that being active is good for us, and finding ways to move that you enjoy makes it
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Nutrition tips for vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diets

A Vegetarian diet can increase your veggie intake and even help with the prevention of certain diseases.
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Beat the scroll: Simple ways to break free from your phone

Many of us use our phones far more than we intend, especially when it comes to social media and doom

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