There is absolutely nothing wrong with prioritizing nutritious foods over non-nutritious foods, as a dietitian, I agree! However, it is so important to understand how these actions and intentions might be perceived by younger eyes (despite the goodness of their intention!).
Cooking or baking with your children is a great way to spend more time with them and to share and enjoy the responsibility of cooking for the entire family.
Dates are a lovely, healthy snack for kids (and adults too, of course). They have a high fibre content, so are great for gut health, and they help to regulate blood sugar as well. I started making date balls when my now 6-year-old was a toddler. If memory serves me correctly (absolutely no guarantees there) I mixed some dates and other bits and pieces together, and amazingly, my toddler ate them, and then asked for more. I don’t follow a recipe, so no two batches are ever exactly the same, but both my kids love them still, however they turn out, and I hope yours will too.
Eggs are incredibly healthy and versatile, making them a popular food for many. They’re especially common in baking, where nearly every recipe calls for them. But, for various reasons, some people avoid eggs. Fortunately, there are plenty of replacements you can use instead. This blog explores the various ingredients that can be used as egg alternatives.
It is a natural parental instinct to fill up the fridge with fresh fruits and vegetables and to never pass that enticing ‘sweets and treats’ aisle in the shop when we take our little ones on a...
If you have young kiddies in your house, like I have, you might also have an aspiring “Master Chef” or two in the making. Both my girls, 4 and 6, absolutely love being in the kitchen and...
I am always on the look out for interesting, healthy snacks for the kids. These raspberry frozen yoghurt treats are delicious, easy and quick to make, and older kids can even make it themselves....
These scrumptious kid-friendly flapjacks were created by the amazing Johanna De Groot. She is the most amazing vegan momma, who only feeds her beautiful family the tastiest, but most importantly,...
My children love cooking with me, and I am always looking for new ideas to keep them entertained. We have a few regular fun kitchen activities, but making dinosaur and flower vetkoek, is one of our...
Today I decided to get my daughter involved in a heart shape baking activity. My daughter absolutely loves baking and she is a real girl and loves girlie things so pink hearts are just up her alley...
Having to feed a toddler in a nutritious way can be tricky with all the pre-cooked or packaged options available at the super market. As a mom of a 14 month old I hold no judgement to offering the...
Solids. For many moms, the thought of starting baby on solids is equally exciting and terrifying. What do you feed when? How much? And how on earth do you find the time to prepare nutritious food...
I never leave my house without a snack or two in my handbag. Bonus points for me if that snack has protein and fiber in it, and double bonus points from my kids if it tastes sinfully chocolatey! For...
The best homemade bread recipe, it’s so easy to make your kids can make it themselves. “Hmm! That’s yum!” That’s what Ben and Lene said when they took a bite of their homemade bread. And guess who...
I’m a firm believer in keeping things simple. In our crazy busy hectic lives, when simple little things that actually work, come a long, we have to grab them by the horns! Here is a LITTLE...
As a mom you always try and give your baby the healthies food options. However, sometimes the healthiest food isn't always the tastiest. It’s not always easy to make something quick and nourishing...
Have you ever done any baking with your toddler in the kitchen? Not too keen on the mess? Or having to clean it all up yourself and end up doing it all yourself? Baking with your little one can...
Making bread in a bag is going to become your new favourite family activity! Little kids and big kids alike will love making their own loaf of bread. Summer is a great time to spend some time in the...