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staples a dietitian always has in the kitchen

I often get asked what food staples I always try to have in my kitchen....

what i used to think, what i do now

In today’s society, we often see people being quite self critical when things don’t go...

creating the perfect mealtime environment

Now nothing is perfect but we got your attention so let's talk about how the...

10 meals as awesome as tacos Tuesday

Children and parents love make your own meals, here are 10 meals with ideas for...

top 10 fruit and veg wasted and how to avoid the bin

Food waste is money and time wasted. We asked our Foost audience what are the...

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the low down on vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian

For the past decade many buzzwords such as 'plant-based', 'flexitarian' and 'vegetarian' have been popping...

what if it’s not about the food but our reactions?

Parenting is hard. Feeding children is hard. It is easy to get fixated on what...

nutritious wallet friendly foods

Healthy eating on a budget can be tricky. heres some nutritious wallet friendly foods that...

7 tips to boost your cooking confidence

Covid-19 has brought us many challenges, but it did provide us with the opportunity to...

kids can cook!

In these uncertain time whilst trying to enterain the children more plus remote schooling, teaching your...

eating during uncertainty

They say variety is the spice of life, well turns out it's the key to...

food for a good mood: go for 30 plant based foods this week

They say variety is the spice of life, well turns out it's the key to...

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,...

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 vs well, just regular food!

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

top tips to feed a learner eater

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

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...

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 in 7 easy steps

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

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...

7 things you can make in a sandwich press

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

an age appropriate guide to cooking with kids

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

how do I meal plan?

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

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...

am I really hungry?

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

the silly season

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

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

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

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...

is it time to change your food beliefs?

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

rainy-day kids cooking ideas

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

life in plastic, it ain’t fantastic

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

what’s in season winter

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

eating on a budget

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

easy meals

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

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...

waste not

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

teaching food: putting ourselves in little shoes

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

what’s in season autumn

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

top tips for staying clean in the kitchen

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

emotional eating

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

a quick fix with easy plate balance

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

diaries of meal planning mums

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

what’s in season summer

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

mindful eating for kids

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

fruits and veggies make great snacks

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

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...

what’s in season spring

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

just food

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

language swaps for happy mealtimes

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

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)....

waste less

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

foodie adventures for kids!

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

food and mood

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

the essential veg: freezer edition

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

the essential veg : canned edition

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

the essential veg : fresh edition

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

the essential veg: snacking edition

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

how to eat a traffic light everyday

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

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...

being thankful

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

mind full to mindful

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

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...

how much should I snack?

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

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...

how to get your kids to eat their greens

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

real superfoods

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

no stress, no fuss….just deconstruct!

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

Charlie’s pasta

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

colourful eating in five simple steps…

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

Kate’s tips to create happy family mealtimes

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

“kate, how would you change this recipe?”

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

cook once, eat for a week

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

my family meal plan

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

don’t be rude to food

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

let them go hungry

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

play with your food

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

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...

how to inspire kids to eat their veggies

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