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How much does my child need to eat?

matt.urbanowski — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 03:27:53 +0000

Children’s bodies go through rapid growth and development over the years and what they eat really does make a difference. Feeding them a well-balanced healthy diet is one of the best things you can do to help them grow and develop properly and ensure they maintain good health. The…

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Snacks vs. Treats

matt.urbanowski — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 02:16:19 +0000

Many of us have become confused between what is a snack and what is a treat A snack is a small portion of food eaten between meals. A healthy snack is filling and has lots of beneficial nutrients. A treat is defined as ‘an event or item that is out…

Feeding Active Hungry Kids

matt.urbanowski — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:18:32 +0000

My kids are super active and hungry all the time… what should I feed them? Good nutrition is especially important for your active, growing children! At times it may seem like your child’s stomach is a bottomless pit. To deal with this, offer them nutritious food choices regularly throughout…

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Enjoying Easter Treats

matt.urbanowski — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 02:03:12 +0000

A friend of mine has a young daughter who gains weight relatively easily, she described Easter as a “cruel” time for children like her daughter. I get what she means – of all the holidays, Easter is the one that can really throw a healthy eating pattern off track. Ask…

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Feel Good For Life

matt.urbanowski — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 20:42:23 +0000

The busier we get, the less time it seems we have to focus on the things that really matter; our health and our happiness. Which foods should we be eating? How much sleep and exercise should we be getting? Often these questions can be overwhelming and tend to fall by…

7 ways to eat less salt without compromising on taste

matt.urbanowski — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:19:23 +0000

Hoping to reduce your daily salt intake without cutting down on flavour? Here are seven tips to help ensure you’re enjoying healthy food with great taste. 1. How much is too much? It’s hard to reduce your salt intake if you don’t know the numbers. The World Health Organisation…

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8 steps to a healthy happy Christmas

matt.urbanowski — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 23:36:00 +0000

The festive season is a wonderful time when we can enjoy catching up with friends and family, spend time outside on warm sunny days and hopefully take a break from work for a while – even if just for a day or two! However, with socialising and food galore on…

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Did you know?..

matt.urbanowski — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:32:42 +0000

While in New Zealand we talk about 5 + A Day adults really need to eat at least two serves of fruit and five serves of vegies each day. That’s an ambitious target – did you know 44% of New Zealand adults aren’t managing our current recommendation of three serves…

Help Your Child Be Happy & Healthy

matt.urbanowski — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 04:22:38 +0000

We all know that getting your kids to eat a balanced diet is important in helping them to be healthy, right? But did you know that there are other factors that influence whether they grow up fit and strong – and that you could help them? Recent research by the…

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Nestlé and Foodbanks Working Together

matt.urbanowski — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 04:48:34 +0000

It is a heartbreaking fact that there are hungry people in New Zealand. Hunger is largely a hidden social problem and many victims suffer in silence. Nestlé has a long standing partnership a number of organisations that help feed hungry Kiwis – Salvation Army; Auckland City Mission, 0800 Hungry and…

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Dining Rituals for Families

matt.urbanowski — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 02:44:07 +0000

Think that how you eat your dinner makes no difference to your family having a healthy weight? Think again! Recent research by the Food and Brand Lab at Cornell University in New York, suggests that there are three simple things that families can do that may influence if they have…

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Get Kids Eating More Veges!

matt.urbanowski — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:27:28 +0000

Children who help to prepare their own meals eat significantly more vegetables than those who are not involved in cooking, a Nestlé study1 published in the journal Appetite suggests. The research, carried out by the Nestlé Research Center, compared what children chose to eat when they helped cook their own…

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Breastfeeding Tips

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:11:26 +0000

Got some breastfeeding questions? Have a look through our comprehensive guide and check out some quick breastfeeding tips. Breastfeeding is preferred whenever possible because it provides babies with the best nutrition. Breastfeed for as long as you and/or your baby choose to. The longer you can, the more beneficial it…

Family Nutrition

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:47:37 +0000

For parents today, we understand that juggling the demands of an active family and providing nutritious meals that satisfy everyone’s needs and taste buds can be a tough task. But it’s worth the effort because family meals can also be a time for getting together and sharing the good things…

Solid Food For Babies

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:31:26 +0000

Solid food can be introduced slowly to babies at around six months of age. It is a great idea to breastfeed for as long you are able to – the longer you and your baby want to, the more beneficial it will be for your baby. Until about six months of…

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Baby Advice

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:31:26 +0000

Need baby advice? If your baby is crying and feels unwell, don’t hesitate to seek your doctor’s advice. For everyday problems that are no cause for alarm, we have some simple baby tips to help you out. The unsettled infant What are the outward signs? From two weeks to six…

Toddler Nutrition

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:22:27 +0000

Having a good grasp of toddler nutrition is vitally important in the development and growth of your child. In the second year, your toddler’s nutritional eating habits change to become much more like the rest of the family. This is the stage in a toddler’s life where they become more…

Toddler Eating

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:12:27 +0000

It’s natural for parents to have questions about their toddler’s eating habits, toddler nutrition and how this may potentially effect their growth. In fact about a third of parents are at times concerned about their young child’s eating. Let’s take a look at some of the common concerns and how we…

Family Healthy Eating

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 02:32:27 +0000

Eating healthy meals as a family is a great habit to get into! How exactly can you start healthy family eating while managing your slimming diet, your athletic husband’s bodybuilding diet, your toddler’s fussy eating and your father’s high blood pressure all at the same time? The answer: a varied…

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Preschool Lunch Ideas

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:44:27 +0000

Is your preschooler showing signs of becoming a fussy eater? Try some creative preschool lunch ideas with them! Preschoolers are at an age when they start to show independence and have a reputation for being fussy eaters. Having to constantly generate new preschool lunch ideas may feel overwhelming, but have no…

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