Healthy Culture Nutrition

12/08/2025

🧡 Healthy Harvest Weekly: Why Papaya Is a Tropical Treat for Your Health!

Welcome back to Healthy Harvest Weekly, where we celebrate the fresh produce donated by our amazing community! Each week, Nutritionist Tara shares simple tips and health benefits to help families make the most of seasonal fruits and veggies.

This week’s star: Papaya (Pawpaw)! 🍈🌞

Here are 5 reasons to love papaya:

🌿 Gentle on Tummies Papaya contains natural enzymes like papain that help with digestion, great for little tummies, especially our kindy kids!

🧠 Brain & Body Booster Rich in folate and vitamin C, papaya supports healthy growth and immune strength.

👁️ Eye-Friendly With vitamin A and antioxidants, papaya helps protect vision and supports eye development.

💪 Fights Inflammation. Papaya’s nutrients help calm inflammation and support healing, perfect for active Kindy kids!

🍭 Naturally Sweet & Hydrating. Its juicy texture makes it a delicious way to stay hydrated and enjoy a healthy treat.

Try adding papaya to smoothies, fruit salads, or even frozen as a cool snack!

What are some of your favourite recipes or meals with this tropical fruit? Which is grown by local families.🛤 Here is a delicious recipe for a Papaya Smoothie, with all the goodness https://www.rebeccagawthorne.com.au/blog/recipes/creamy-tropical-papaya-smoothie

Pick up a few papayas from our stall and enjoy the sunshine in every bite! Stay tuned each week as we explore more delicious ways to nourish your body and celebrate the generosity of our local growers.

05/08/2025

🍋 Healthy Harvest Weekly: Why Lemons Are a Zesty Boost for Your Health!

Welcome back to Healthy Harvest Weekly, where we celebrate the fresh produce donated by our amazing community! Each week, Nutritionist Tara shares simple tips and health benefits to help families make the most of seasonal fruits and veggies.

This week’s star: Lemons! 🌞

Here are 5 simple reasons to love lemons:
💪 Boosts Immunity: Full of vitamin C to help fight off colds and keep you strong.
❤️ Good for Your Heart: Lemons may help lower blood pressure and support heart health.
🥬 Helps Your Body Use Iron: Adding lemon juice to meals helps your body absorb iron from veggies and grains.
🛡️ Protects Your Cells: Lemons are full of antioxidants that help your body fight damage and stay strong.
💧 Keeps You Hydrated: Adding lemon to water makes it tastier, which can help kids and adults drink more throughout the day.

🍹 Try adding lemon to water, salad dressings, or even baking for a fresh twist! 🌿
Pick up a few lemons from our stall and enjoy the zing!

Stay tuned each week as we explore more delicious ways to nourish your body and celebrate the generosity of our local growers. 💚

03/03/2025

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19/02/2025

This March, create connections to your food and your community during ! Watch this space for more updates 🍇

Celebrate how food ties us to culture, family, and friends, and how connecting with RDNs and NDTRs can help: http://sm.eatright.org/NNM

14/02/2025

Our Common Goals – Working Together

Families, schools, early childhood settings and health advocates share a common goal: a passion for ensuring children have access to nourishing, enjoyable meals that support their growth and learning.

By understanding the challenges families face and offering practical, non-judgemental support, we can work together to make nourishing lunchboxes the norm.

Whether it’s through sharing recipes, providing tailored resources, or simply creating an inclusive environment, small actions can lead to big changes. Let’s continue the conversation and inspire positive lunchtime experiences for the next generation.

13/02/2025

Budget-Friendly Lunchbox Ideas

Creating a nutritious lunchbox that works for different budgets can sometimes feel tricky.

Here are a few simple and flexible ideas to get you thinking:

🥕Vegemite sandwiches with carrot sticks
🍇Seasonal fruit or dried fruit like dates or sultanas
🧀Cheese and crackers
🥞Homemade pikelets
🥚Hard-boiled egg
🍝Pasta or rice

What’s your go-to budget lunchbox hack? Share it below!

Visit the website for more inspiration: www.lunchboxweek.org

13/02/2025

Turn lunchtime into a moment of joy! Adding a few simple but fun elements, like colourful napkins, stickers, or a simple note, to brighten children’s day goes a long way.

What’s your favourite way to make children’s lunchboxes fun?

Share in the comments! Visit the website for more information: www.lunchboxweek.org

12/02/2025

A child’s lunchbox is influenced by their family’s time, resources, culture, and their individual preferences. Let’s create a supportive, pressure-free environment where families feel confident about their choices and where children can develop a positive relationship with food.

Let’s build each other up! Comment below with one way we can support families in creating pressure-free lunchbox moments.

Visit the website for more information on supporting children’s unique needs and lunchbox preferences: www.lunchboxweek.org

10/02/2025

Teachers and educators, thank you for being incredible allies in fostering positive food experiences! By supporting non-judgemental conversations about lunchboxes, schools and ECECs create a safe space for children to learn and grow.

Together, we empower families to pack nourishing and enjoyable lunchboxes without stress.

Share how your school or ECEC embraces positive lunchtime experiences.

Visit the website for more information on creating positive mealtimes: www.lunchboxweek.org

09/02/2025

Parents and carers… you’re doing an amazing job! Whether it’s a quick sandwich, leftovers, or a carefully planned bento box, your efforts matter. Lunchbox packing isn’t about perfection; it’s about love, care, and nourishment.

What’s your favourite lunchbox memory? Share it in the comments!

Visit the website for more quick and easy, budget-friendly tips: www.lunchboxweek.org

08/02/2025

Packing lunchboxes doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few tips to keep it simple, convenient, and practical:

🍛Use leftovers creatively (last night’s pasta makes a great cold lunch!)
🥪Embrace the simplicity of the sandwich!
🍏Have some nourishing grab’n’go foods on hand.
🍉Visit the website for simple sandwich ideas and your go-to list of grab’n’go foods: www.lunchboxweek.org

30/01/2025