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Kate and Marie France

feeding kids, for French sake!

Kate Wengier from Foost and Marie-France Laval from fussy eating solutions recently sat down over...

talk kindly to yourself, small ears are listening

Eating disorders are truly devastating for the social, mental and physical wellbeing of those affected,...

Xmas Platter 3

looking for a thoughtful, creative and cost-effective gift this year – try edible christmas gifts!

The festive season also means a time for festive meals and treats and so, we...

superfood

superfood vs well, just regular food!

In the past few years, many commonly eaten foods including oats, nuts and seeds, yoghurt...

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top tips to feed a learner eater

Ask a group of parents about their child’s eating habits and many would say they...

Non diet

why complimenting weight loss hurts more than it helps

Most of our friends are always talking about losing those few kilos.I know most of...

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to hide or not to hide? should I hide veggies from my kids?

The debate whether to hide veggies to get your children to eat them or make...

Label Reading Blog

label reading in 7 easy steps

Here is our guide to reading labels (without becoming obsessed with them)...

Are Bacon Eggs Healthy Blog

Are eggs and bacon healthy? Tweaking everyday meals to maximise health

Bacon and eggs. It’s a power couple that knows no bounds. You can smell the...

Blog Sandwich Press

7 things you can make in a sandwich press

Did you know you can use your office sandwich press to make 7 amazing meals...

Blog An Age Appropriate Guide To Cooking With Kids

an age appropriate guide to cooking with kids

I’m looking forward to the time when my kids can cook me dinner but in...

Blog How Do I Meal Plan

how do I meal plan?

If there is one thing you can start doing today to make your household more...

Blog Lunchbox Easy As 123 Go To Work Or School

lunchbox – easy as 1,2,3 + go (to work or school)

If you’re looking for a really simple guide to pack a healthy lunchbox – the...

Hunger Fullness

am I really hungry?

We are all born with an innate understanding of our appetite. Newborns instinctively crawl up...

Blog The Silly Season

the silly season

Does all the food around during the festive season stress you out? Enjoy our tips...

Healthy Party Food Adults

healthy party food for adults

BEFORE: Meeting at work: danishes, muffins, biscuits Party: cake, chips, soft drink Fundraiser: sausage sizzle,...

Why I Don't Praise My Children For Eating

why I don’t praise my children for eating

The thing is....there is a BIG difference between getting a child to eat their veggies...

Blog Teach Food Kids

it’s time to teach (not preach) food to our kids…

Forget nutrition education for kids, or even adults for that matter, we need to go...

Blog Food Beliefs

is it time to change your food beliefs?

The key to a positive relationship with food is for children to have internal control...

Blog Rainy Day Kids Cooking Ideas

rainy-day kids cooking ideas

The kids will be entertained, you will end up with something tasty to eat and...

Blog Life In Plastic It Aint Fantastic

life in plastic, it ain’t fantastic

Simple tips for reducing single-use plastics + DIY beeswax wraps ...

Blog Whats In Season Winter

what’s in season winter

From apples to artichokes, Winter brings an abundance of colourful fruits and vegetables that can...

Blog Eating On A Budget

eating on a budget

Eating on $2 a day has given me some insights into feeding a family filling,...

Blog Easy Meals

easy meals

We all have “I can’t be bothered cooking” nights. Well here are 7 meals that...

Blog 1 2 3 Breathe Tips For Staying Calm At Mealtimes

1, 2, 3 breathe (tips for staying calm at mealtimes)

When it comes to feeding children, one of the most powerful things you can do...

Blog Waste Not

waste not

We are all guilty of forgetting about those veggies at the bottom of the fridge...

Blog Teaching Food Putting Ourselves In Little Shoes

teaching food: putting ourselves in little shoes

Did you know that in order to make mealtimes more peaceful and enjoyable, to help...

Blog Whats In Season Autumn

what’s in season autumn

The weather is getting colder and the leaves are changing colour. Welcome to beautiful Autumn....

Blog Top Tips For Staying Clean In The Kitchen

top tips for staying clean in the kitchen

Getting kids into the kitchen helping you out with some cooking or baking is one...

Blog Emotional Eating

emotional eating

We have all used eating to deal with stress and emotions. It's time to stop...

Easy Plate Balance

a quick fix with easy plate balance

We are often looking for quick fixes in nutrition. Instant changes, prescribed programs, and miracle cures...

Blog Diaries Of Planning Mums

diaries of meal planning mums

Four working mums gave me the lowdown on why and how to meal plan....

Blog Whats In Season Summer

what’s in season summer

Summer is definitely here with a bang! And it just has to be one of...

Blog Mindful Eating For Kids

mindful eating for kids

Mindfulness is the buzz at the moment. But what exactly is it? And is it...

Blog Fruits And Veggies Make Great Snacks

fruits and veggies make great snacks

At Foost, we love fruits and vegetables. They are crunchy, juicy and oh so colourful....

Blog How To Get Kids To Come And Stay At The Table

how to get kids to come and stay at the table

Creating happier family mealtimes in just three steps. Family mealtimes is one of the most...

Blog Whats In Season Spring

what’s in season spring

The sun is shining, the flowers are in bloom and it's getting warmer. Spring is...

Blog Just Food

just food

Food is morally neutral, shouldn't make us feel bad or guilty. Food should be enjoyed!...

Blog Language Swaps For Happy Mealtimes

language swaps for happy mealtimes

Language swaps for happy, stress free mealtimes and to raise adventurous and colourful eaters...

Blog Winter Salads

winter salads

Who says salads are just for Summer? Here is a delicious collection of warm salads...

Blog How To Be A Role Model In Your Workplace

how to be a role model in your community

The key to inspiring others is to ENGAGE them (without judging, preaching or pressuring)....

Blog Waste Less

waste less

Hot off the heals of the ABC series War on Waste- let's chat food sustainability....

Blog Foodie Adventures For Kids

foodie adventures for kids!

Our favourite foodie adventures to enjoy with your family...

Blog Food And Mood

food and mood

Did you know that diet can improve your concentration, memory, mood and energy levels?...

Blog The Essential Freezer Edition

the essential veg: freezer edition

Our top 5 veggies to have in the freezer, as they are colourful, super handy...

Blog The Essential Veg Canned Edition

the essential veg : canned edition

Our top 5 canned veggies, as they are colourful, great to have on hand and...

Blog The Essential Veg Fresh Edition

the essential veg : fresh edition

Our top 5 veggies for cooking, as they are colourful, full of flavour and super...

Blog The Essential Veg Snacking Edition

the essential veg: snacking edition

Our top 5 veggies for snacking on or in salads, as they are colourful, full...

Blog How To Eat A Traffic Light Everyday

how to eat a traffic light everyday

Bringing it back to basics with this helpful blog about colourful eating...

Blog 3 Minute Mindful Eating Exercise

3 minute mindful eating exercise

Love chocolate or a glass of wine? Try this 3 minute mindful eating exercise so...

Blog One Thing To Do For Healthier Meal Times

one thing to do for healthier, happier family meal times

If you were going to make one change, just one, to create a healthier family...

Blog Being Thankful

being thankful

A tradition I want to start with my family to support family mealtimes, mindful eating...

Blog Mind Full To Mindful

mind full to mindful

When did things get so complicated? It's just food. It's time for a brain dump...

Blog You Can Make Friends With Salad

you can make friends with salad

Being a dietitian with a Simpson loving ("You don't make friends with saa-lad...you don't make...

Blog How Much Should I Snack

how much should I snack?

Should we be snacking and on what? Here are some of our top snacking tips....

Blog Kiddify Your Favourite Meals

kiddify your favourite meals so you can enjoy them as a family!

Have you stopped cooking your favourite meals because you don't think the kids will eat...

Blog Eat Their Greens

how to get your kids to eat their greens

A quirky, slight cheeky but fun blog about teaching kids to learn to love food,...

Blog Real Superfoods

real superfoods

Magazines and news stories are brimming with tips promising this and that: Top foods for...

Blog No Stress No Fuss Just Deconstruct

no stress, no fuss….just deconstruct!

Getting kids to learn to like different foods can be tough! You lovingly make a...

Blog Charlies Pasta

Charlie’s pasta

Love when I head to a friend's house for dinner and I not only get...

Blog Colourful Eating In Five Simple Steps

colourful eating in five simple steps…

When it comes to colourful eating I think there are two main tips to remember:...

Blog Kates Tips To Create Happy Family Mealtimes

Kate’s tips to create happy family mealtimes

6 steps to take you from dread to joy…....

Blog Kate How Would You Change This Recipe

“kate, how would you change this recipe?”

Are you a recipe follower or recipe changer? I am a notorious recipe modifier. Im...

Blog Cook Once

cook once, eat for a week

We're all busy. Let us help you out with these recipes that can be made...

Blog My Family Meal Plan

my family meal plan

I usually plan out my meals for the week, but for a while I stopped....

Blog Dont Be Rude To Food

don’t be rude to food

In our house we have a rule – be nice to food. Be polite to...

Blog Let Them Go Hungry

let them go hungry

Remember that we are not just trying to get our kids to eat today, we...

Blog Play With Your Food

play with your food

Kids are often told not to play with their food. I say let them play...

Blog I Tried Meal Kits From A Few Companies And Here Is What I Thought

I tried meal kits from a few companies and here is what I thought

I love cooking, but to be honest on busy, stressful weeks I sometimes wish there...

Blog How To Inspire Kids To Eat Their Veggies

how to inspire kids to eat their veggies

Got a fussy eater? Try the division of responsibility to create calm at your table....

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