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Eat for Life

Locality: Port Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: 9636 3736

Address: PO Box 5000 3207 Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.eatforlife.com.au

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25.01.2022 Theres nothing more hearty and comforting than baked beans in the morning. Unfortunately, store-bought ones are often full of salt and/or preservatives. The good news is - you can easily make baked beans at home, using only wholesome and nutritious ingredients! If youre interested, you can find the recipe in our e-book. Link in bio

25.01.2022 Here are some healthy study snacks for the little ones, whether they are studying from home or back to campus learning! They are not only delicious but also packed full of nutrients

24.01.2022 Get your kids in the kitchen this weekend for some DIY guacamole! It is a simple, fun and nutritious recipe that is perfect for children to connect with and learn to prepare their meal/snack. Plus, guacamole would contribute to their recommended serves of vegetables for the day as avocado and tomatoes both nutritionally count as vegetables!

22.01.2022 To make school holidays a bit more interesting in lockdown Mr 12 YO asked to do a red food day. It turned out to be a combination of red and pink, but we did our best! We started off the day with a breakfast berry oat smoothie (not pictured), baked beans from @plantbasedfamily.co (with red capsicum to increase red factor!) and rigatoni in tomato and lentil sauce. We also had red dragon fruit as a healthy snack. It was fun to shop together for red foods and a great way to get Mr 12 cooking!

22.01.2022 If muesli bars are getting a bit old, why not try making these muesli balls! A simple and nutritious snack that the little ones can help you with in the kitchen, thus increasing their exposure to cooking and your quality time together

22.01.2022 Get your kids in the kitchen for this simple and fun pasta bake recipe! This is a good chance for you and your little ones to spend some quality time together cooking in the kitchen @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

21.01.2022 Our goal at Eat for Life is to not only promote healthy eating but also sustainable eating to children and adolescents. Here are a few simple steps you could use at home to be more sustainable when it comes to our diet. Our Healthy Me, Healthy Planet incursion is designed to educate year 3 and above about healthy and sustainable eating. If youre interested, you can find out more on our website. Were taking bookings for Term 3 now

20.01.2022 School is returning to campus in term 4 which means it’s time to dust off the lunchbox. Making extra food at dinner and using leftovers in the lunchbox is a great way to add some variety and veggies! A thermos will help keep leftovers warm (or cool) and ready to enjoy

20.01.2022 Its officially spring and we cannot be more excited! At EFL, we encourage everyone to focus on not only variety but also eating in season. Seasonal produce have higher nutritional density and better flavour, not to mention theyre better for the environment and our wallet! Here are some of our favorite spring seasonal produce. Whats yours?

20.01.2022 Were getting back in the swing of school lunchboxes ...leftovers in a thermos are a great way to add some variety to the school day. This spaghetti in a lentil & tomato sauce is packed with vitamins, carbs and fibre helping to boost energy and concentration for afternoon lessons

19.01.2022 Vegetables make up one of the largest portions on the dietary guidelines because they provide vitamins, minerals and fibre that are essential for good health An easy way to include vegetables in your childs diet is to make a pasta sauce out of blended vegetables like pumpkin, carrots, peas or broccoli For example, we made a PEA PESTO PASTA to add extra veg to a family favourite. The recipe can be found in our e-book which is now available online https://payhip.com/b/fQo1

19.01.2022 It’s officially spring and we cannot be more excited! At EFL, we encourage everyone to focus on not only variety but also eating in season. Seasonal produce have higher nutritional density and better flavour, not to mention they’re better for the environment and our wallet! Here are some of our favorite spring seasonal produce. What’s yours?

19.01.2022 Mince and mash - a hearty and delicious comfort food thats made entirely from plant-based ingredients. This is definitely one of the kids favorite recipes from our @plantbasedfamily.co nutrition e-book. If youre interested in checking it out, the link is in our bio

18.01.2022 Stewed fruit is a great way to get your fruit fix in the cooler months. You can buy seasonal fruit, like these apples and pears, in bulk making it affordable. It only takes a few minutes to roughly chop fruit and then 20 - 30 minutes to stew in their own juices on the stove with the occasional stir. Delicious and an easy option to add to porridge, cereal or topped with yoghurt for a healthy start to the day. Yum

18.01.2022 Guess what’s in season - carrots! In addition to being perfect in savory dishes, carrots are also great in baked goods and desserts. One of our favorite recipes is this carrot & walnut muffins from the e-book Plant-based Family. If you’d like more recipes like this, check out @plantbasedfamily.co or click the link in our bio

17.01.2022 Heres a little Sunday dinner inspiration for you - sweet potato & black bean chilli with black rice and mango salsa. The recipe is from the @jamieolivers Veg cookbook. Its packed full of colors and flavours!

16.01.2022 Here’s a little Sunday dinner inspiration for you - sweet potato & black bean chilli with black rice and mango salsa. The recipe is from the @jamieoliver’s Veg cookbook. It’s packed full of colors and flavours!

15.01.2022 The kids enjoyed fruit kebabs last week so much, so we decided to make vegetable kebabs this week! Everyone enjoyed and even finished all the seasonal vegetables that we brought along to the workshop

15.01.2022 Check out our Term 4 Newsletter which provides inspiration for keeping the upcoming holidays healthy. We also have tips and recipes for eating seasonally and some fun festive food activities for your students/children to try

14.01.2022 Fun fruit kebab making activity at today’s Mini Marketeers session. Despite the rainy and miserable weather, we had a great time creating and eating the seasonal fruits at the end!

14.01.2022 Snacks a great way to fuel up between meals and obtain essential nutrients. These are some of our favorite snacks that are packed full of nutrients and flavor - perect for little ones as they study from home

14.01.2022 A vibrant fruit platter makes a perfect snack on this beautiful sunny day in Melbourne. Happy Sunday everyone!

13.01.2022 Pumpkin rice with butter beans and okra - a good chance for kids to diversify their diet as okra isnt something we cook with often. This recipe was from @jamieolivers cookbook. Have you tried cooking with anything different lately?

13.01.2022 All EFL incursions and workshops draw on public health frameworks and interventions that have been studied extensively. We develop our programs based on all the above to help children develop a life-long healthy habits! Due to the circuit breaker lockdown, all our incursions and workshops will be suspended. We look forward to seeing everyone once the restrictions ease. Until then, stay safe and well

12.01.2022 This chilly weather calls for a comforting and warming dessert - like this coconut rice pudding. It is absolutely delicious, easy to make and uses very simple ingredients. You can find the recipe to this beautiful dish in our e-book Plant-based Family - link in bio

12.01.2022 Okonomiyaki or Japanese savory pancake is definitely a favorite in our family! Theyre easy to make and a great way to get some cabbage in the familys diet. We served it with some teriyaki stir fry greens. Heres the recipe that we used - let us know how you go if you decide to try them @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

12.01.2022 Eating in season has so many amazing benefits! It allows you and your family to consume fresh, nutrient-rich produce while reducing your food miles. This is beneficial to both your health and the health of our planet. Here are some of our favorite autumn seasonal fruit and vegetables - whats your favorite?

12.01.2022 Red cabbage and potatoes are both in season at the moment, so we thought well give @jamieolivers root vegetable stew with dumplings a go! We also made a simple cabbage slaw to go alongside the main - everyone in the family enjoyed this hearty meal

11.01.2022 Did you know that certain foods have natural warming effects? These are perfect as we approach winter months. Try and incorporate more of these ingredients into your childs diet - theyre delicious, nutritious and guaranteed to keep them warm from inside out!

11.01.2022 Fruit is an essential part of our diet, but the intake requirement is different for different age groups. An easy way to include fruit into your childs diet is by making vibrant smoothies! This mixed berry smoothie contains 2 full serves of fruit. If youre interested in the recipe, it can be found in our e-book https://payhip.com/b/fQo1

11.01.2022 An easy and nutritious dinner idea - nourish bowl on bed of brown rice. To add some variety we stir fried red pepper, mushrooms and broccolini in teriyaki sauce as one of the accompaniments. Plus the usual salad and @macro_wholefoods satay tofu. This is definitely a favourite in our house!

11.01.2022 Get your kids in the kitchen this weekend and make some delicious fruit scrolls! This recipe is simple, as theres no need for yeast. Plus, you get to sneak in some seasonal fruit like apple into your baked goods. We guarantee you that the young ones will love making these scrolls as much as they love eating them

08.01.2022 Simple snack of walnut and pretzels for online schooling refuel. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, while pretzels provide the cruch that children love. Its all about balance

07.01.2022 A cool way to get your daily veggies and works well with kids that like crunchy foods. Its great to add some different veg like cabbage to your meal. Its all about variety and keeping it fresh!

07.01.2022 Making fruit & vegetable rainbows with over 120 preschoolers across three days at a lovely kinder this week. Explored lots of different fruit & veg using our five senses including lots of touching, smelling & tasting

06.01.2022 Beetroot and black bean burger on wholemeal rolls, oven baked sweet potato fries plus lots of salad. A simple way to make comfort food more nutritious! Whats your familys favorite weekend meal?

06.01.2022 As we transition into the winter months, it is important to support your children’s immune function. Here are some foods and food groups that have shown to help boost immunity, when eaten regularly and as part of a balanced diet

06.01.2022 As winter has officially begun, we would like to take this opportunity to share one of our absolute favorite recipes from the Plant-based Family e-book - veggie tomyum soup! It is packed full of nourishing herbs and vegetables. Lemongrass, the star in this recipe, has been shown to boost immune system being an excellent source of vitamin C, antioxidants and other beneficial photochemicals (plant chemicals). You can get your FREE 13-page preview and purchase the e-book by clicking on this link https://payhip.com/b/fQo1

06.01.2022 With children going back to school this coming week, we thought wed share some amazing freezer-friendly lunchbox recipe ideas with all the amazing parents out there! You can prepare and cook these recipes in bulk over the weekend and freeze them for use later in the week. Theyre nutritious, delicious and simple!

05.01.2022 A fruit platter consisting of star fruit, prickly pears and golden kiwi. If you are market shopping over the weekend, try and get some new fruits for your children to try or get them to choose some new fruits! This is a great way to diversify to childs diet, which is key to good health

04.01.2022 A simple and wholesome apple pie oatmeal - swipe for the recipe. This is one of the recipes from our Plant-based Family e-book that is about to launch on MAY 5TH! Please stay tuned

03.01.2022 A great way to include fruit into your childs diet is by adding it to baked goods. This apple and pear sponge pudding is a light and nutritious dessert thats family and kid-friendly. Serve warm with yoghurt to promote good gut health @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

03.01.2022 Do you have a family member who follows a plant-based diet? Or are you keen to include more nutritionally balanced plant-based meals in your familys eating? If so, we have you covered with a complete guide to plant-based eating based on current nutrition evidence and dietary guidelines. If youre interested in checking out the e-book, please click on the link below! You can download a free preview file too! https://payhip.com/b/fQo1

03.01.2022 Lovely day for a smoothie to get our recommended two serves of fruit. We used strawberries, blueberries, oat milk and coconut yoghurt. Full of vitamin C, calcium and antioxidants

03.01.2022 Guess whats in season - carrots! In addition to being perfect in savory dishes, carrots are also great in baked goods and desserts. One of our favorite recipes is this carrot & walnut muffins from the e-book Plant-based Family. If youd like more recipes like this, check out @plantbasedfamily.co or click the link in our bio

02.01.2022 Did you know that eating seasonal produce means eating fruit and vegetables when they are most nutritious? Plus, its more sustainable as the fruit and vegetables dont have to be transported long distances to get to your plate. Heres a list of some seasonal winter produce - which one is your favorite?

02.01.2022 With more time at home as a result of lockdown round two, we thought wed share some kids in the kitchen recipes to keep you and your little ones entertained and connected. Cauliflower and parsnip soup is a beautiful winter warming dish made from seasonal produce. Its packed full of fibre, vitamins and minerals

01.01.2022 Its officially soup weather here in Melbourne! A great way to eat hearty meals while staying warm from inside out is with wholesome soups. Here are a list of kid-friendly soups that we have put together Please be weary of the amount of salt (sodium) in store bought soups. To check if a product is high in salt you need to check the nutrition information panel and any food that has over 600mg of sodium per 100g is considered a high salt product (best to limit these foods for good health). We recommend making homemade soup so you can ensure that it is not too salty!

01.01.2022 A follow up on our previous post - one way to be more sustainable in the kitchen is by making vegetable broth from food scraps! This does not only reduce our food waste but also allows to create a nutritious broth from scraps that would normally end up in the bin. The broth is so full of natural flavours that theres no need for extra seasoning