For adults’ food choices are quite simple: if we don’t like it, we don’t eat it. For children who are unable to articulate what, and why, they don’t like a particular food it is not as easy. As we mentioned in our last article on how to incorporate fruit and vegetables into children’s diets, we…
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We all know we need to eat our fruit and veg but it is not always easy to ensure your little ones get enough each day. Incorporating fruit and vegetables into your daily diet as well as your children’s is important to ensure an adequate intake of vitamins, minerals, as well as dietary fibre. As…
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Even with all of the roadblocks that can come along with making certified organic snacks, we choose to stick to our values and create healthy snacks for kids that go through a stringent certification process. Certified Organic Demand is on the Rise The health and environmental benefits of organic farming are well documented, so it’s…
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Food additives can be one of the trickiest parts on a food label and they can often leave parents confused. We don’t blame you. There are so many different food additives and they are often listed as chemicals or numbers, which may seem wholly undecipherable. In fact, they have a wide range of functions including:…
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What Are the Current Recommendations for Children? Sugar remains a hot topic for parents looking to provide good nutrition to their kids, especially for infants and young children as they grow up and their bodies develop quickly. Sugar is a form of carbohydrate which has a primary role within our bodies (via its conversion to…
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Young children require energy to help them grow, develop and reach their maximum potential. Often, though, their tummies are too small to get all their energy requirements from meal times alone. Research has shown that regular snacks can be a useful way of ensuring that young, growing bodies are meeting their energy requirements [1]. It’s…
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Food labels help you make healthier food choices. Thankfully, laws state that packaged and manufactured food must show ingredients and nutrition information panels so you can compare different foods. But you also need to know some of the tricks and traps that food manufacturers use to confuse you. New Health Claim Laws There is a…
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Even though we all try our best to make the healthiest food choices for our family, it’s sometimes difficult to make out exactly what we are serving our loved ones. One of the trickiest parts on a food label that often leaves parents confused are food additives -and we don’t blame you. There are so…
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Food allergies can range from mildly annoying to mind-numbingly scary, especially when it’s your child that’s experiencing an allergic reaction. Managing food allergies, however, is not that difficult, and you will need to take matters into your own hands in order to ensure that your child is well protected from allergens not only in your…
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In recognition for her amazing work, Monica has been named in this year’s Australian Financial Review / Westpac Top 100 Women of Influence Awards.
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In celebration of National Organic Week, we asked parents and kids at CERES what they grow in their veggie patch and which fruit or veggie is their favourite. Check out part 2 of this 2-part series! https://youtu.be/FE6_kTUa2Po
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In celebration of National Organic Week, we asked parents and kids at CERES ‘what organic means to them’ and the importance of it. Check out part 1 of this 2-part series! https://youtu.be/yozMyitooLM
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September 2016 – AusMumpreneur created a list of the top 7 women to watch right now in Australia, and they named Monica as one of them. Read the article
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August 2016 – As St Georges AusMumpreneur of 2015, Monica gave a speech on how the community has helped her grow, the Whole Kids story and on women taking the lead at the 2016 AusMumpreneur Conference and Awards. To hear Monica’s speech, head over to her Facebook page page. Congratulations to all of the winners!
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August 2016 – “This cutie loves the fun animal shape biscuits from Whole Kids, and mummy is happy because they are made from real cocoa and have nothing artificial.”
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July 2016 – I Quit Sugar recognises the impact Whole Kids is making in the food industry and our fight against Big Food companies. Read the article
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July 2016 – Monica talked alongside Carolyn Tate on bringing the feminine to leadership at the B Corp Leadership event held at CERES in VIC. Did you know Whole Kids is a certified B Corp?
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July 2016 – We were proud to be included in NAB’s new brand launch.
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July 2016 – “I love that on a busy crazy ‘dirty dishes & washing everywhere #mumlife day when I’m too disorganised to make snacks for the babes; that I can pop up to Coles to grab some treats for Oliver & Isla. Smiles all round when this babe munches on Whole Kids.”
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July 2016 – Monica was interviewed by Marie Claire, along with Dr Susan Carland, Rosie Batty, Emma Welsh and Tara Moss, about what she thinks our politicians should be talking about this election. Read the article
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June 2016 – We had a photoshoot with kids from 12+ months to 9 years for our new brand launch coming this October. Keep your eyes peeled.
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May 2016 – “Brightening up a rainy old day with some delicious new goodies. Thanks for sharing your little treats with us Whole Kids…These two devoured their all natural fruity spring water in about 30 seconds flat!”
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April 2016 – “Batgirl vs Superman… Before their after school battles begin – refuelling with the yummiest snacks from Whole Kids. Seriously the craziest part of our day but love that I can give them something that is all organic, additive free and has them munching quietly for a few minutes while I get dinner on.”
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April 2016 – “Harlow loving her raspberry Fruity Water with organic apples, raspberries and spring water – no hidden nasties!”