Nutrition

As a parent I’m surrounded by so many other parents trying to do the ‘best’ for their child and on a day-to-day basis this often starts with the lunchbox. Well-intentioned ideas, even for themselves, can be the unravelling of health and keeping waistlines growing.

The same goes for parents themselves. Run down and in the ‘hurry’ of life it’s easy to grab a coffee and a muffin on the way to work after the kids have been dropped at school or daycare.

I am certain you have heard the saying: “you are what you eat” and with regards to your skin this is absolutely true! What we eat affects how our skin looks and feels.

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and benefits from excellent nutrition, derived from the foods we eat. Consuming foods rich in vitamins and minerals may provide anti-ageing effects.

Roasted Red Capsicum and Basil Chicken

Purchasing food for your family can be a minefield. ‘Gluten free’, ‘organic’, ‘wholegrain’ and ‘antioxidant’ are the buzzwords to name a few but they are giving some of us a false sense of health. And it’s not just on the ‘health foods’ as well. We are also getting deceived through the marketing of clearly junk food items. There’s often a little selling point that could tip consumers to purchasing.

I can’t stress enough how important meal preparation is to me as a busy mum. Without it, there’s the risk of not having enough healthy food on hand for snacks and meals that provide my family the energy and vitality they need to get through their day.