Nourish Our Kids - SPRING 2013

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SPRING

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Providing healthy choices for our kids BENEFITS OF BREASTMILK

Importance for Mothers and Babies

FEATURE ON ALLERGIES

Allergies, Reactions, Treatments and Foods to Avoid

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RECIPES | PRODUCTS WE LOVE FOR KIDS | FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Spring t n e m h s Nouri FROM THE EDITOR

Our first edition of Nourish Our Kids, we couldn’t be more excited.

Thank you to our advertisers, without you this magazine would not be possible. Thank you to everyone who believed we could do this. Thank you to our parents, our children Julian, Jack, Eve, Chloe, Max & Jimmy and of course our supportive husbands Dave & Tom.

A special thank you to Kerry Irvine, you inspired us to jump in and give this a go!

Last but not least, thank you to our readers. We hope we can continue to give up to date information on bringing healthy children into this world.

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PUBLISHER Nourish Our Kids Kate Mason – Naturopath 0400 245 500 kate@nourishourkids.com.au

Rachel Phillips – Naturopath 0438 428 008 rachel@nourishourkids.com.au

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PROTEIN OUR BUILDING BLOCK FOODS Add chicken strips to pastas, meatballs as snacks, tuna cakes, chickpea patties, scrambled eggs, lentil hummus dip with crackers.

FIBRE

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Home made baked beans, whole grain pasta salad with peas, change white rice to brown

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rice, oats for breakfast with banana or fruit smoothie.

ANTIOXIDANTS OUR SUPERFOODS Add antioxidant rich foods to your child’s diet such as almonds, berries, citrus, carrots, spinach and tomatoes.

Add carrots, grape

tomatoes and capsicum slices to the school lunches.

IRON OUR ENERGY FOODS Add spinach to quiches and home made pizzas.

Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron so try strawberries as a dessert after iron-rich foods. Lamb, broccoli & pineapple skewers on the BBQ. As a snack – roast chickpeas in the oven and drizzle with oil.

CALCIUM OUR NERVOUS SYSTEM FOODS Spinach! Full of calcium and iron – try to add to all dishes, tuna cakes with broccoli, goat milk smoothies, dairy, almonds, add sesame seeds to your meat or fish after cooking,

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Naturopathy to us means education. We love being able to educate parents about the health and nutrition of their family. It’s really exciting when we make a small suggestion to a mum or dad, and they get massive results with the health of their child.

We met during our studies at the Australian College of Natural Medicine, both studying a degree in Health Sciences. A few years later we were reunited while working for Practitioner Only vitamin brand BioCeuticals. After attending numerous seminars, personal development courses and trade shows, we knew we wanted to create something together.

It wasn’t until after the birth of our second babies that NOK really took off. Through packed out workshops in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast, educating families about nutrition, health, allergies, introduction of solid foods, we really discovered there was a desire in the community for more information.

The community was hungry for more information, but had no idea where to obtain it.

During our journey as mums we have been faced with many health challenges with our children. Fevers, eczema, food intolerances, fussy eating, we can confidently say that we have been able to treat many of our kids ailments naturally and we pride ourselves on having 3 healthy kids (each).

As Naturopaths, we listen to our bodies and encourage our kids to do the same. We exercise regularly and encourage our kids to take part in sporting activities also.

We practice what we preach; if it’s good for us it’s good for them too.

So here we are, with three babies each in toe, compiling our Nourish Our Kids magazine single handed.

We promise to bring you up to date health information for your family, so you can feel inspired to make confident healthy choices.

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Allergies

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TYPES OF ALLERGIES Seasonal allergies – Spring is a beautiful time of the year.

Trees are blossoming, flowers opening and showing their true beauty. It is also the time of year when pollen is in the air causing allergy sufferers to start sneezing, sniffling, their throat to itch and they may also suffer from inflamed skin which could become, dry, itchy or irritated.

Hayfever – Hayfever, triggered by dust, mould, animal and food additives, can happen all year round. Symptoms include sneezing, itchy throat, clear runny nose, headaches and congestion.

Hives (urticaria) – Hives appear as swellings on the skin, rashes or raised spots which can last for a few hours or a few weeks. They can occur anywhere on the body and are a result from contact with an allergen such as food, pets, medication, insect bite and certain types of grass or plant.

Eczema/asthma – Allergies can be found in those suffering from atopic conditions such as asthma or eczema.

Allergies can trigger a flare up of these conditions and can be implicated in causing inflammation.

NATURAL FIGHTERS Vitamin C – Vitamin C may reduce histamine levels within the blood and therefore, making this a natural antihistamine for allergy sufferers.

As a natural antihistamine, is it imperative that allergy sufferers avoid a vitamin C deficiency by including vitamin C rich foods in their diet. These foods include parsley, broccoli, strawberries, oranges, lemon juice, papaya, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, and brussels sprouts. Vitamin C is also vital for the formation of collagen in the skin and therefore it may help with eczema.

Quercitin – Quercitin is a powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and may have an antiallegic action to prevent allergy symptoms. This agent suppresses the release of the two primary inflammatory mediators that causes the symptoms of allergies – histamine and prostaglandins. When combined with vitamin C, it may reduce the symptoms of hayfever.

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increased allergy risk and the likelihood of wheezing in children aged three to five years. Vitamin D deficiency and its effects on children’s bones are emerging as a major paediatric health issue in Australia and New Zealand due to the increase use of sun protection and lifestyle activities that involve the indoors. It was reported from an eleven year clinical study at Westmead Children’s Hospital in 2006 that there was a steady increase in vitamin D deficiency in children at the hospital. The biochemical and clinical signs of vitamin D deficiency can be prevented with adequate sun exposure, and vitamin D supplementation.

Fish Oils – Research suggests that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a decreased risk of allergies. An enormous amount of research has also been done highlighting the importance of taking omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Omega 3 fatty acids are found in deep-sea cold-water fish, flaxseeds and dark green vegetables and must be consumed either through the diet or from taking

supplements as the body is unable to synthesise them.

Fish oil supplement for children are a means of consuming Omega 3 in their diet. To ensure that both mother and baby receive enough of these omega-3 fatty acids, it is recommended that mothers receive supplementation during pregnancy.

FOOD ALLERIGES A food allergy occurs when the immune system responds to a food protein that the body mistakenly believes is harmful. When a child eats a certain food that contains this protein, the immune system responds by releasing chemicals that trigger symptoms that can affect a child’s gastrointestinal tract, skin, heart and even thier breathing The main foods that are known to cause food allergies are eggs, peanuts, milk, other nuts, sesame, gluten, grains, such as rye, wheat, oats, soy, molluscs, such as oysters, mussels, clam, squid and octopus. Crustaceans, such as lobster, prawn, crab, shrimp, berries, tomato, cucumber, white potato or mustard. Food additives like benzoates, salicylates, MSG and sulphite derivatives. Even a small trace amount of these foods can cause severe allergic reactions. Besides avoiding these foods altogether, the alternative is the administration of adrenalin via an Epipen being the only treatment - In this regard, you are advised to please see your medical professional.

Symptoms of Severe Allergic Reaction to Foods • • • •

Tingling of the mouth, tightness in the throat, hives, welts or body redness Swelling of the face, lips, eyes, tongue Vomiting, abdominal pain Wheezing and or difficulty of speech

Ways to help avoid severe allergic reactions • • •

Reading all food labels and understanding the different ingredients names.

Educate family, friends, school, kindergartens and day care centres, as well as your child and their siblings.

While eating out can be quite difficult, preparing foods and taking your own snacks for the kids can avoid risk of cross-contamination.

FOOD INTOLERANCES

Possible Symptoms of Food Intolerances in Children • Puffiness under the eyes • Bed wetting • Behavioural – hyperactivity, anxiety, anger, tantrums • Excessive mucus, congestion, sneezing • Diarrhoea, constipation

ELIMINATION DIET Skin-prick tests, blood tests are available to measure food intolerances however an elimination diet, removing possible allergy causing foods from your child’s diet can be a great tool to distinguish food groups causing these intolerances. The Elimination Diet is a process of isolating foods that could be potentially causing the immune system to over react. This may be done under the guidence of your Naturopath.

PROBIOTICS Probiotics are commonly referred to as “good” bacteria; as they are beneficial microflora that are found naturally in the bowel and gastrointestinal tract. Unfriendly or “bad” bacteria are also present and, when in high numbers, can produce gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhoea, constipation and urogenital discomfort. A balance between “good” and “bad” bacteria is essential in maintaining healthy digestive, urogenital and immune systems.

PROBIOTICS AND THE BABY Previous understanding has been that the probiotic colonies of babies’ guts only develop during and after birth. Findings now prove this to be untrue, with research showing probiotics taken by pregnant mothers alter the microbiota of the foetus. A connection has also been found between the impact of maternal probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and childhood growth patterns, confirming that probiotics may modify the growth pattern of the child during the first years of life .Studies have shown the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Clostridium difficile was associated with increased risk of eczema as well as dermatitis, asthma and allergic reactions at two years of age.

Every parent wants a healthy baby, but occasionally illness is inevitable. As a baby’s immune system develops, their bodies are better able to fight off sickness, helping>>

Food hypersensitivity can include a wide spectrum of symptoms and mechanisms. Research has shown the possible role of the gut and mucosal immune system plays in the development of food allergies and intolerances.

Factors include the length of time a baby is breast fed, when solid foods are introduced, gut bacteria and infections. During the first year of an infant’s life, bacteria colonisation begins with a healthy range of bacteria starting to produce within the gastrointestinal tract creating a defense against harmful microbes. If an infant’s gut bacteria have been disrupted the development of food allergies, intolerances and atopic eczema may occur.

The foods that tend to cause intolerances are dairy products, including milk, cheese and yoghurt, chocolate, eggs, particularly egg white, flavour enhancers such as MSG (monosodium glutamate). Food additives and preservatives, strawberries, citrus fruits and tomatoes, histamine and other amines in some foods.

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them to return to health - and easing mum and dad’s worry. During a natural birth, the baby is first introduced to the microflora of its mother through the birth canal, as well as its environment. In infants delivered by Caesarean section, bacteria colonising the neonatal GIT are provided purely by the environment.

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ATOPIC ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS IN CHILDREN The prevalence of atopic diseases, especially atopic eczema and dermatitis, has increased over the past few years. A number of clinical trials have showed that administration of probiotics, including Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, B. lactis and L. acidophilus, during pregnancy and breastfeeding may reduce incidence of atopic eczema in children aged two to seven years.4-6

PREGNANCY HEALTH Consuming probiotics has been shown to have positive effects for the expectant mother, both during and after pregnancy. Multistrain probiotics assist in the maintenance of healthy bacteria in the urinary and reproductive tracts, help maintain healthy digestion and bowel health, and help support the immune system.

GOOD BACTERIA: FROM MUM TO BUB Probiotic or “good” bacteria has positive effects for both mother and baby, and this can be seen by understanding how these bugs travel. Probiotic strains are found in breast milk, where they make their way to the gut of the unborn infant and can be found within amniotic fluid, the placenta and meconium (first stool) of the baby.

Following birth, the baby is continually nourished by good bacteria through breastfeeding, where probiotics are circulated through what is called the “the enteromammary pathway”. This pathway is used to transport good bacteria from the GIT to the lactating breast, and plays a crucial role in pregnancy, infant and postnatal health.

UltraBiotic – Pregnancy care is a pre and postnatal probiotic support for the health of the digestive, urogenital and immune systems in women before, during and after pregnancy. When taken during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, it may have a positive effect on infant health, including decreasing the incidence of allergy symptoms in the first years of life.

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Backyard trampoline enthusiasts who simply jump for joy should jump onboard the pastime as a serious sport. Just ask Springfree Trampoline ambassador Jack Penny.

Jack was king of the family’s backyard trampoline once. Now he is a professional trampolinist and accredited coach with Gymnastics Australia. The trampoline has taken Jack all around the world. In his senior career, he has placed as high as fifth at the World Championships in the double mini trampoline (DMT) in France in 2010, and came 20th in trampoline at the China World Cup 2011. He also placed as high as first in the Australian Championships in 2009 and 2010 for DMT. Jack said he clearly remembers his backyard trampoline. He was 11 and had been involved in gymnastics for two years previously when he first bounced the idea of serious trampolining. Not long after, he started training specifically in trampoline at his local PCYC. More than a decade on in the sport, Jack says he still has moments of complete exhilaration on the trampoline, like when he’s bouncing up to 8 metres in the air and completing complex tricks such as the triple somersault with a half twist or the double somersault with three twists.

Jack encouraged backyard trampoline enthusiasts to take the leap into professional training at their local gymnastics club.

For those who really excel at the sport, trampolining is one of the newest gymnastics disciplines on the Olympic Games Summer program. It made its Olympic debut in Sydney 2000 with Australian Ji Wallace bringing home a silver medal.

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1kg regular minced beef 100g onion, finely diced 2 tsp grated garlic 50ml olive oil 300g zucchini or pumpkin, grated 40g celery, finely chopped 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground pepper 130g rice flakes 70g parmesan, grated 2 tbls chopped Italian parsley 3 eggs 75ml milk 200g your favourite cheese 75ml olive oil

6 tbls flax meal 240ml hot water 225g MGF flour blend 225g hazelnut meal 6 tsp baking powder 50g raw cacao powder 450g rapadura sugar 375g beetroot puree (410g raw weight) 1 tsp vanilla essence 375ml sunflower oil 200g chocolate, melted 150g blueberries

1. Heat the oil in a fry pan and fry onions and garlic until soft.

2. Soak the flax meal with hot water. Allow to gel for 10 minutes.

2. Place all remaining loaf ingredients in a bowl and add the cooked onions and garlic.

Mix thoroughly.

3. Preheat oven to 200c.

4. Roll the mix into walnut size balls, create a hole in the middle and stuff with a 1cm cube of cheese.

5. Re-shape the balls and place in an oven proof tray. Drizzle the oil over the top and roll the balls to coat well.

6. Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.

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1. Preheat oven to 160°C.

3. Place all the ingredients, except the oil, chocolate, and blueberries into a food processor (this includes the flax meal gel) and process until smooth.

4. With the processor still going, slowly add the oil through the spout, followed by the melted chocolate.

5. Fold the blueberries through the mix.

6. Spoon batter into mini muffin cases and bake for 30 minutes

TOPLISS IN THE KITCHEN – RECIPES FOR A GOOD LIFE WITHOUT GLUTEN BY MONICA TOPLISS Diagnosed with coeliac disease as a child, Sunshine Coast chef Monica Topliss has dedicated her working life to the development of truly delicious gluten free recipes… from wholesome breads and wraps, to mouthwatering cakes and tarts. Using her skills and experience of a lifetime spent in kitchens across the globe, Monica has created a range of gluten free recipes that taste just as good, if not better than the ‘real thing’.

Monica is the Executive Chef at Kunara Organic Marketplace (formerly the Natural Foodstore) at Forest Glen. This very busy, dynamic café has become a hub for people with all sorts of allergies as well as those seeking high quality, all organic food that is exciting and delicious. Monica caters to a very broad range of customers and refines her menu according to their requirements, so that at present the café offers many vegan and dairy free options, as well as the 99% gluten free menu. One of her favourite positions in the past few years was as chef at a coast day care centre which

provided breakfast, lunch and dinner for their small patrons each day. Breads, scones, hearty main meals and snacks were all developed to delight children with allergies as well as picky eaters, and there was rarely a crumb left over.

Monica’s latest role at Kunara encompasses overseeing the manufacturing kitchen in which she will bring to life some of the vegan recipes in her book and make them available for purchase at Kunara and other outlets across the Coast and Brisbane.

She is passionate about producing delicious, nutritious, allergen free versions of the foods most people love so that all have the opportunity to eat well everyday.

After many years in the making, “Topliss in the Kitchen, recipes for a good life without gluten” has finally been released and is available at Kunara and online. The book is full of gluten free recipes that really work and pass the “delicious and nutritious” test. www.monicas.net.au

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200g or 1 cup brown rice flour (or a mix of brown rice and quinoa flour) 140g or 1 cup buckwheat flour 2 bananas (mashed and ripe) 200g or 1 1 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 - 2 tablespoon of SuperFoods for Kidz Berry Choc Chunk

2 tsp tahini 1 2 cup walnuts or sunflower seeds 1 2 cup coconut flour (or rice flour) 2 tbsp SuperFoods Choc Berry Chunk 1 1 2 tbsp honey 1 2 cup desiccated coconut 1 pinch himalayan or celtic sea salt

1 carrot, grated 1 zucchini, grated 1 tbsp SuperFoods Vital Veggie Power 50g goats cheese fetta 3-4 slices ham, free range, diced

Method:

1. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until mixture becomes paste like.

1. Mix together all the ingredients until a pancake batter is formed 2. Cook in a hot frypan in butter or coconut oil, turn over when bubbles appear 3. Serve topped with yoghurt and fresh fruit and a sprinkle of SuperFoods for Kidz Berry Choc Chunk or SuperFoods for Kidz C Berry Blast and some maple syrup if you wish Notes: This is also nice with apples if you don’t have bananas, you just need to mix the batter up really finely in a food processor, sometimes I also add a small carrot, small zucchini to the mix.

You can also add some fresh dates to the mix which is delicious, and use SuperFoods for Kidz C Berry Blast instead of the SuperFoods for Kidz Berry Choc Chunk

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Method:

2. Place a golf ball size of mixture in your hand and mould into balls.

3. Place into small patty pans and refrigerate overnight

Method: 1. Crack eggs into bowl and whisk 2. Add remaining ingredients and mix through 3. Pour into cupcake papers and bake in patty tins in moderate oven for approximately 15 minutes – delicious.

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Many parents buy a trampoline thinking it’s a brilliant way to get the children outdoors and expending excess energy, but trampolines provide many other unrealised developmental benefits for little bodies – as long as they are used safely.

Connect Chiropractic owner and author Dr Kathleen Lawson, a specialist in paediatric chiropractic care, said children can develop their coordination and balance on a trampoline while also increasing aerobic fitness and improving brain activity.

“The major way that a growing brain learns about what body parts are up to, where they are and how to control them is through movement,” Dr Lawson explained. “The highest number of receptors for movement are located in your joints and the soft tissues around those joints. Regular gentle exercise, like jumping on a pliable surface like a trampoline mat, is ideal for activating those receptors and ‘feeding’ the growing brain.

“Recent research shows that learning happens first physically, then mentally or academically. This physical development lays down the groundwork and patterns of brain activity that then allow for future academic learning.

“That’s why kids with learning difficulties are now routinely given eye exercises, balance exercises and coordination activities to help get their brains ready for the academics.

The research shows that kids with good balance and coordination have an easier time learning other things.

“Better bodies mean better brains!”

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In light of the most recent Choice report into trampolines that showed 11 out of 12 brands failed safety testing, Dr Lawson stressed the importance of protecting your child from injury while they used the backyard trampoline.

She recommended Springfree™ Trampoline, the one and only brand that did pass the consumer watchdog’s rigorous tests.

The unique Springfree Trampoline design removes the four major injury-causing elements apparent in traditional trampolines including springs, frame at the jumping surface, risk of falls to the ground and risk of falls onto rigid enclosure poles.

“Well done to Springfree Trampoline for investing in the research, engineering and quality materials that ensure our kids can play safely and develop great coordination, aerobic fitness, balance and improved brain activity,” Dr Lawson said. “It really is a nobrainer – a Springfree Trampoline is a superb investment in your child’s health. My family is worth this quality and safety.”

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If you breastfeed your baby for 4-6 weeks you should have eased him through the most critical part of

your baby from illness. Breastmilk is a balanced meal. It has your baby requires.

If you breastfeed your baby for just a few days he will have received your colostrum or early milk. The antibodies

contains many anti-infective factors which help to protect just the right amount of protein, fats, salts and sugars that

Not breastfeeding increases a mother’s risk of ovarian

Babies who are not breastfed have an increased risk of:

so will feel comfortable in starting to explore the world.

•

If you wean your baby when he is ready, you will have provided him with the best start to life. You will have

- Infection (respiratory, gastrointestinal and ear)

provided him with the nutrition he needs to build a

- Poorer performance on intelligence testing

healthy immune system and you will have supported

- Necrotising enterocolitis in premature babies

him emotionally and will have provided him with a good

- Sepsis in premature babies

foundation to go on and develop healthy self-esteem

- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - Obesity.

and confidence.

If you have any questions or are having trouble breastfeeding please contact the Breastfeeding Helpline – 1800 686 268.

SPRING EDITION

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TANI KLEIN DOODLEBUG MUM & OWNER:

1.

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF

Coffee addicted, health food junkie who loves hiking up hills trying to balance my craazeey life with two young children and a rapidly growing business!

DOODLEBUG IN 1 SENTENCE?

2.

Eco friendly clothes for the cool kids!

3.

WHERE DID THE NAME DOODLEBUG COME FROM?

Doodlebug comes from the fact that the business really did evolve from my ‘doodles’. Give me a fresh ink pen and

tomatoes while she is working on her homework after school. Even better if she can dip with some blender hommus she now knows how to make herself. The 3 year old is getting there! There is a little more sneaking the greens in with him for now (hellooo green smoothies!).

I have started serving the vegetable portion of our meals first, when the kids are hungriest and then they can move onto the next ‘course’. I encourage them to listen to their bodies, and try not to force them to eat every last bit (this is hard to do sometimes) just as long as they have tried everything on their plate.

As a baker dessert is served a little more often than it should be, but I really do try to put a healthy spin on my baking so at least they are getting a hit of nutrients in with their treats.

5.

I will be happy for days! Well, assuming I had several days in a row free to just draw! Now both my husband and I do the artwork, and our eldest is pretty keen to have a

I do honestly practise what I preach and I almost never

go at it too.

eat processed foods. I am a big advocate for listening

4.

HOW DO YOU NOURISH YOUR KIDS?

to ones own personal body as opposed to following somebody else’s regimen or diet plan. That might mean needing two avocados a day for a while, or it might look like only needing two meals on other days. As I have gotten

I get them in the kitchen as often as possible. It’s one

older I am definitely more in tune with what I require and

thing for me to dish them up healthy meals, however it

am finding I work more efficiently on a bit more fat and

goes to quite another level when we have an impromptu

protein than I did say five years ago.

lesson about foods and nutrition as we create a meal together.

We have a small vege garden in our yard and the kids love to go pick kale and smell the herbs to chose which ones

6.

WHERE TO FROM HERE?

will make their own pizzas or pasta sauces. The blender

From here I am just concentrating on keeping all those

is our best friend, we make up green smoothies on a daily

balls in the air, because sometimes they do come crashing

basis and with a pinch of raw cacao the kids gobble up with great gusto!

down and it hurts.

Doodlebug has really grown so

much in the past couple of seasons, I just need to take a

In the winter we are all about home made soups every

breath and catch up to it! As it is fashion, I am designing a

day, and in summer we switch to salads. My 7 year old

couple of seasons in advance, and I cannot wait to show

will now eat anything and everything and likes nothing

everyone the new ranges. I am proud of how doodlebug is developing, and excited for the future possibilities!

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