Diet and Nutrition Tips

Carbs Are Not the Enemy

Carbohydrates are the body’s go-to source of energy for both movement and thinking, and they’re especially important during growth.



Cutting them too low often leads to kids feeling flat, tired, and cranky by the afternoon.

Movement is important, but it doesn’t replace the role of balanced meals and regular eating.

Food and exercise work best when they’re working together, not one trying to make up for the other.

You Don’t Need Fancy Superfoods to Eat Well

Eating well doesn’t mean shopping at expensive stores or buying special powders.



Simple staples like oats, bananas and eggs often do the job just fine.

Missing breakfast might seem like a shortcut, but it often leads to more hunger later in the day.



Even something quick like toast or yoghurt in the morning can help stop energy crashes mid-morning.

Fruit’s Not ‘Too Sugary’—That’s a Myth

Whole fruit comes with fibre, water and nutrients that help the body process natural sugars slowly.



Unless it’s causing discomfort, there’s no need to cut fruit from a balanced day of eating.

Weight alone doesn’t show how someone’s body is feeling or working.



Looking at energy, mood, strength and digestion can give a clearer picture of health.

Feeling Bloated Doesn’t Mean You’re Doing It Wrong

If someone’s been eating more fibre than usual, some bloating is completely normal at first.

It usually passes once their gut adjusts to new foods and starts handling them more easily.

Snacking is completely normal and part of how most people eat.



What matters more is that snacks offer something useful, not whether they’re ‘good’ or ‘bad’.

Hunger Is Not a Weakness

Hunger is just your body’s way of asking for what it needs—it’s not a failure.



Treating it kindly and responding with food helps more than trying to ignore it.

There’s no single way of eating that suits everyone, and that’s okay.



Noticing which foods help you feel good is often the best place to start.

Gut Health Isn’t Just About Yoghurt

Yoghurt is great, but there’s a lot more to gut health than just probiotics. Fibre quantities and types, pre-biotics and many other factors can play a big role.



Even adding one extra veggie a day can be a good first step.