Fast food does not have to be unhealthy food – back to school meals

Nutrition Australia says that active, growing children require good nutrition to build healthy bodies and to help them be the best they can be.

They advise that we as parents can help our children build healthy foundations by encouraging a love of good food and good nutrition throughout the foundation years of childhood. But it is hard to make healthy meals every night, especially after a long day at work and school, and after school activities, and …we fit a lot into our day.

Fast food does not have to be unhealthy food.

See the latest food pyramid from Nutrition Australia.

The microwave is your friend. Try frozen vegetables, they take a few seconds in the microwave to prepare with a dash of water in the bowl.  “The nutrients in frozen produce are sealed into the vegetables during the freezing process,” according to Ms Grice from Dietitians Association Australia, as reported by the ABC here.

Any great tips for fast healthy food?

Nutrition Australia is a non-government, non-profit, community based-organisation with offices throughout Australia. Nutrition Australia is an independent, member organisation that aims to promote the health and well-being of all Australians. We have no affiliation with them, we’re just spreading their great messages – good mums seek out good professional advice.

Dietitians Association Australia has no affiliation with Okikoki, but they are the peak body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, they research and deliver evidence-based information on food and nutrition locally, nationally and internationally, see the great work they do.