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Helping busy parents pack simple, nutritionally balanced lunchboxes...fast!
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Abbey
Mar 18, 20211 min read
March Simple Swaps
Swap OUT Pasta Penne.... Swap IN Vetta Smart Fibre Pasta Penne. Why? I love and recommend many types of pasta - wholemeal and lentil are...
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Abbey
Feb 16, 20211 min read
February Simple Swaps
Swap OUT Peters Lifesavers Icy Poles.... Swap IN Proud & Punch Mini Pops Why? Lifesavers Icy Poles contain artificial colours and...
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Abbey
Dec 17, 20201 min read
December Simple Swaps
Swap OUT Parker's Baked Original Pretzels.... Swap IN Parker's Baked Pretzels - Mini 6 pack. Why? They both have the same 4 ingredients...
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Abbey
Nov 20, 20201 min read
November Simple Swaps
Swap OUT Golden Circle Raspberry Cordial.... Swap IN Tetley Cold Infusions - Strawberry & Watermelon. Why? Cordial has added sugar -...
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Abbey
Oct 12, 20201 min read
October Simple Swaps - Lunchbox Snacks
Swap OUT Uncle Tobys Roll Ups.... Swap IN Sun Valley True Fruit Bars or plain dried fruit. Why? Sun Valley has 100% fruit, Uncle Tobys...
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Abbey
Sep 16, 20201 min read
September Simple Swaps - Spreads
Swap OUT Bega Original Peanut Butter.... Swap IN Bega Simply Nuts - or any other brand without added sugar or oil. A small amount of...
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Abbey
Aug 19, 20201 min read
August Simple Swaps
Swap OUT Pre-packed Grated Cheese.... Swap IN Block Cheese. Why? Pre-packed grated cheese has Anticaking Agent (460) and Preservative...
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Abbey
Jul 22, 20202 min read
My Top Tips for Picky Eaters
Do you have a picky eater? If you do, you are absolutely not alone! My kids have been picky eaters too but I feel like we are coming out...
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Abbey
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Do lunchboxes need ice packs in winter?
Did you know that as well is being a university qualified nutritionist I am also a food safety auditor and trainer! I've been getting...
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Abbey
May 27, 20201 min read
What's for breakfast?
How often have you heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? As parents we want the best for our children. We want...
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Abbey
May 20, 20201 min read
Not all sausages are created equal!
I shared my meal plan earlier this week and have had quite a few questions about sausages, in particular what type of sausage I use and...
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Abbey
May 11, 20202 min read
Morning or Evening?
Are you a morning or evening lunchbox packer? For me it is most definitely EVENING! Mornings in our home seem to rushed! Even though the...
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Abbey
May 5, 20202 min read
My nutritionally balanced smoothie recipe
As I mentioned in last weeks blog post, smoothies are my number one and most favourite way to get veggies into my kids. However not all...
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Abbey
Apr 29, 20203 min read
My kids don't love veg but they eat loads!
I have a confession to make… my kids DO NOT love vegetables. Yep that’s right! I am a university qualified nutritionist, I eat well and I...
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Abbey
Apr 7, 20202 min read
Healthy lunchbox activity for kids
In my Instagram stories last week I shared a healthy lunchbox activity I did with the kids at home. It was super easy, fun for the kids...
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Abbey
Mar 31, 20202 min read
My Top 5 Everyday Foods for Boosting the Immune System
With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing it’s more important now than ever to ensure you and your family are eating healthy foods...
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Abbey
Feb 15, 20202 min read
How to pull a healthy lunchbox together in no time at all!
So today I am going to show you how quickly I can pull together a lunchbox when I have some lunchbox food frozen in the freezer and ...
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Abbey
Feb 12, 20203 min read
How to make my tuna and cream cheese sandwich
I've had quite a few comments lately about my tuna and cream cheese sandwich. So I thought I'd take you through how I actually make it.
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Abbey
Jan 29, 20202 min read
How to ensure the egg yolk gets eaten
If your kids like eggs, it's such a great protein source and a great food to fill them up. My daughter loves the egg whites but is not a ...
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Abbey
Jan 29, 20202 min read
How to stop sliced apple from going brown
I always pack my daughters lunchbox the night before and apple will go brown unless I soak it in salt water. So I just get a small bowl of..
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Abbey
Mar 18, 20211 min read
March Simple Swaps
Swap OUT Pasta Penne.... Swap IN Vetta Smart Fibre Pasta Penne. Why? I love and recommend many types of pasta - wholemeal and lentil are...
655 views0 comments
Abbey
Feb 16, 20211 min read
February Simple Swaps
Swap OUT Peters Lifesavers Icy Poles.... Swap IN Proud & Punch Mini Pops Why? Lifesavers Icy Poles contain artificial colours and...
709 views0 comments
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