For over a decade, I’ve been working in childcare in Australia. In that time, I’ve observed hundreds of lunchboxes, menus, and feeding routines — both from home and childcare providers. And I became deeply worried.
Why? Because most what children eat — at home and in care — is based on refined carbs and ultra-processed foods. Cereals, crackers, biscuits, packaged yoghurts, muesli bars, noodles, toast, pasta, puffs… I’ve seen it all, every single day.
As a nutritionist with a passion for integrative medicine — and as a mother, grandmother, and educator — I couldn’t stay silent anymore.
“You are what you eat. Food does matter.” — David Wolfe
🚨 What’s the Problem?
The constant use of refined carbohydrates — which are essentially sugars — causes mood swings, constant hunger, and insulin spikes. Over time, this can lead to:
- Insulin resistance
- Type 2 diabetes (yes, even in children)
- Obesity
- Hormonal imbalances
- Early onset of cardiovascular issues
And let’s not even start on ultra-processed foods: they are filled with synthetic chemicals, flavour enhancers, additives, and preservatives that the human body doesn’t recognise.
We are not machines. We’re not meant to process artificial compounds and synthetic additives daily. These foods overload our internal filters — the liver, kidneys, and gut — and disrupt our children’s development from the inside out.
🌱 Why Childhood Nutrition Matters
The food we give our children today builds their:
- Body
- Brain
- Immune system
- Behaviour
- Future health
And that’s not an exaggeration — it’s biology. Poor nutrition in early childhood affects not only physical growth, but also cognitive development, behaviour regulation, sleep quality, and emotional wellbeing.
💬 So Why This Blog?
Because I want to open parents’ eyes — with facts, experience, and a non-judgmental tone. I want to help families understand how food works, how children’s bodies work, and how we can take back control from the packaged food industry.
This is not a blog about “perfect meals” or “Instagram lunches.”
It’s a space for real conversations about:
- Real food
- Real children
- And real change.
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