This is a common question from parents, as many kids don’t eat the recommended servings of fruit each day. There are a few things you can try, and not all of them might work with your kids as each child is different. Make fruit accessible by having a fruit bowl on the kitchen counter or [Read more…]
Creamy Blueberry Smoothie
Beat the mid-afternoon slump with this creamy fruit smoothie recipe. For a filling and quick breakfast option, add 2 tablespoons of oats. Ingredients 1 cup of frozen blueberries 1 cup of reduced-fat milk 1 small tub (150g) of Greek yoghurt Method Blend all the ingredients together in a blender or with a stick mixer. Makes 2 [Read more…]
“What’s the difference between jam and fruit conserve?”
While both spreads contain fruit set into a semi-solid gel, most traditional fruit conserves contain only fruit, with little to no added sugar. Jams are usually sweeter than conserves because they’ve had sugar added to them. Conserves usually contain large chunks of fruit pieces; most jams have a smooth texture, with hardly any whole chunks [Read more…]
“Is it true that rhubarb leaves are toxic?”
The leaves of rhubarb contain high levels of a chemical called oxalic acid. In high doses, oxalic acid is toxic to humans because it interferes with kidney function. The amount of leaves you would need to eat to reach a lethal dose is quite a lot, but even small amounts can make you feel sick. [Read more…]
“When are honeydew melons in season?”
The peak seasons for honeydew melons in WA are winter and spring. Due to our increasingly global food supply however, most fruits and veggies can be sources during any season if they are grown overseas. Honeydew melon goes really well in Asian style salads: cut the melon into small cubes and toss with the rest [Read more…]
“It is ok to give my baby frozen fruit and veggies?”
Frozen fruit and vegetables are just as safe to give to your baby as fresh fruit and vegetables and can even be more nutritious compared to “fresh” produce that has been sitting on the shelf for a few days. Make sure the texture is appropriate for your baby and that the food is thoroughly defrosted [Read more…]
“My son is 7 years old and eats a lot of fruit, like 4 apples a day. I’m just wondering is this bad for him?”
Many parents struggle with getting their kids to eat fruit so it’s great if your son likes to eat fruit. Although fruit is healthy for us, even having too much of healthy foods can turn into an unhealthy habit. Having too much of one food group may mean you’re not getting enough of another. For [Read more…]
“Is there a limit on how much fruit you should eat in the day?”
The recommendation regarding fruit intake for adults is to consume two serves of fruit per day, ideally as whole fruit rather than fruit juice. Although fruit is a nutritious and essential food, if you are consuming more than two servings per day it is possible that you are not consuming enough of other types of [Read more…]
