Food & Beverage

High prices plague healthy foods at Australian school canteens

Healthy school culture hampered by the comparative expense of nutritious canteen items, according to a Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)…

7 years ago

School leaders influence canteen culture

The discussion around school lunches has not abated. Parents, health advocates, teachers and principals continue to puzzle over the necessary,…

8 years ago

How school water stations encourage healthy life choices

Many schools are choosing to install drinking water fountains and bottle refill stations as an intelligent way to encourage healthier…

8 years ago

Healthy, sustainable beverage options for the staffroom

Water is a fundamental requirement for life: it feeds our cells, flushes out our pulmonary systems and research shows that…

8 years ago

A recipe for change in school lunch provision

School lunches may have become the most frequently discussed meal in our society, and with good reason. Research has shown…

8 years ago

Childhood nutrition is everyone’s business

Concerned parents scour supermarkets for healthier ways to pack lunches, governments move towards healthier canteens, and teachers are calling for…

8 years ago

Blood sugar spikes and concentration: a nutritionist’s perspective

School days have little brains working overtime, and they need a constant supply of blood glucose to fuel it.

9 years ago

A new wave of drinking water options in schools

Dehydration is a leading cause of fatigue and poor mental function, and the impact of dehydration on cognition and mood…

9 years ago

Optimum nutrition for the school day

Wriggling kids with poor concentration are a common feature of a contemporary classroom. Community awareness is on the up, and…

9 years ago

Food hacks for busy teachers who need all the energy they can get

Teaching is a taxing profession, with sustained mental and emotional energy expended all day. Teachers know they work hard, and…

9 years ago

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