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We know that lunchboxes aren’t a one-size fits all deal.
You know yourself, all kids are so different; the big eaters, the fussy eaters, the same-thing-everyday eaters, and even the far-too-busy-to-eat eaters. And you have a book or a website or a social media influencer telling you the hard and fast rules to live by. But the rules are different each time, and the goal posts are forever changing. And THEN when you’ve got all that information, THEN you have to design a lunchbox menu around it.
Our blogs are where you’ll find the answers to the health questions we hear most often from parents like you. So, if you’ve been around the mountain and back again looking for clarity or inspiration about a certain topic like “So your peanut-butter-sandwich-loving kiddo is starting nut-free kinder”, and “Top 10 FREEZABLE sandwich filling ideas” and “Is there more to life than making sandwiches?” (Answer: Yes. We promise), you’ll find something along those lines, right here. And then you can head back here to turn that information into food – magic!
If our words have hit-the-nail-on-the-head for you and your little one, or if you’d like to find out more about how to make these ideas work for you, get in touch, that’s what we’re here for.
5 Ways with Half-Eaten Apples
Just, on average, how many apples, would you say, that actually get completely eaten in your family? I think we're a solid 50%. It could be worse, I suppose. So, we've had to come up with lots of creative ways to use up the grungy half-eaten apples. Apples are a...
Calcium for Healthy Bones in Menopause
During perimenopause, oestrogen levels start to decline. Oestrogen is a hormone that helps maintain bone density. Oestrogen can increase calcium absorption by stimulating certain enzymes in the kidneys. The reduction in oestrogen leading up to menopause can therefore...
Day on a Plate: Calcium
So... calcium... Calcium is an essential nutrient (meaning, we have to get it from outside of our own bodies i.e from food), and about 99% is found in our teeth and bones. In this blog, I'll let you know how to get enough calcium in your diet, whether you eat dairy...
30 Plants a Week for a Happy Tummy
Our gut is home to millions of bacteria, a huge community that work in harmony to achieve a balance that works for you. Many of the bacteria that calls our gut ‘home’, is beneficial whilst others can be problematic, but only become an issue if the balance shifts such...
Eating with the Seasons
The simple act of eating seasonally can be a beautiful reminder of the cycles of the seasons and how our bodies respond. Embracing each season brings with it so many benefits, not only for our taste buds but also for our health, the environment, and local communities....
The Simple Lunchbox Checklist
The key to a healthy lunchbox lies in striking the right balance between taste and nutrition. It is not about restricting your family’s preferences or depriving them of treats, but rather about making informed decisions that optimise their wellbeing, whilst being true...
Winter Warmer Lunchbox Ideas
A warm lunch on a cold day is like a delicious hug. It's lovely to be warmed up from the inside with a hearty soup or some of your favourite leftovers from the night before to wrap your hands around when the wind is chilling you to the bone. Here are some ideas to...
5 Ways with Brussels Sprouts
It’s the vegetable with maybe the worst reputation, but once you’ve tried these five recipes, you’ll be asking yourself why too… Never mind the ads your kids have seen, and the stories they’ve heard, we can change their minds. From slaw to pancakes and delicious...
Naturopathy – My First Appointment
What to Expect in a Naturopathy Appointment Where do I start? You have a few options to start with, so it’s just a matter of going with what suits you, your schedule and your family best. Firstly, you can choose whether you would like to meet in person (in our...
It’s not easy being green
What is it about ‘greens’ that is so hard to get some kids to love them? Some greens can be bitter or pungent, they can be squishy or slimy… Maybe their friends don’t like their greens either, or something they saw on a movie or ad. Maybe their older siblings screw...
5 Ways With Beetroot
Beetroot, with its gorgeous colour, is no longer the pickled and tinned condiment that just jazzes up a burger (although, we wouldn’t have our burgers any other way). Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and potent phytonutrients (plant nutrients), beetroot is...
Sensational Sandwiches: Part 3
Now for the fun bit. What to put on your sandwich (using ‘sandwich’ as a loose term for whichever vessel you’re running with). To create the ideal sandwich, try to include a protein, a healthy source of fat and some colour. Your options are only limited by the...
Sensational Sandwiches: Part 2
The perfect, portable lunch since sliced bread (that ol’ chestnut has been done before, hasn’t it?), sandwiches are (usually) easy to transport, handle, eat and can be made waste free. But what if your kiddo has gone off sandwiches, or has an allergy or intolerance to...
Sensational Sandwiches: Part 1
Change is a good as school holidays. But not if you’re little one is an avid sammige-lover. Sometimes, change can be bloody hard. And stressful. For everyone. Have you been told to avoid bread for health reasons (maybe a Coeliac disease diagnosis, a funny...
5 Ways with Green Beans
Green beans, string beans, French beans, whichever style you use and whatever you call them in your family, are wonderful vegetable, or legume, to incorporate into your family’s menu. In just a half cup serve of green beans, you’ll be accessing approximately 2g fibre...
Super Snacks
Below is a list of great options for lunchbox (or after school) snacks. This list includes various elements of the simple lunchbox checklist, and sometimes all of the above. The snack ideas are generally quick and easy to prepare, or may involve some organisation to...
Easy Gluten Free
So. There it is. A ‘diagnosis’, a ‘treatment plan’, an answer? Gluten Sensitivity. Gluten Free. Now what? What does this mean? How will this change how we live our lives? What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in some grains, providing elasticity to...
Growl Free Tummies
At the simple lunchbox, we talk a lot about our healthy lunchbox checklist. Easy to remember, and a great tool to help build healthy lunchboxes that keep kids satisfied for longer. Including sources of protein, fibre, fats and rainbows is key to growl-free tummies,...
A Rainbow a Day
Eating a rainbow a day is lots of fun. It is also an easy way to go through a mental checklist to ensuring your family is enjoying a wide range of nutrients everyday. The bright pigment, delicious smells and flavour sensations in fruits and vegetables relate to the...
The Simple Lunchbox
The Simple Lunchbox is ever-changing and growing. Check-in with us for simple, healthy and delicious inspiration to nourish your family, navigate health hurdles, help to grow happy, healthy and resilient kids (and make sure you're getting looked after too!).
