Healthiest Supermarket Protein Balls

Healthiest Supermarket Protein Balls

Protein balls, bliss balls, energy balls – when you feel like a little snack to go with your morning cuppa a protein ball can hit the spot, and is a healthy choice - right? Well, I’ve had a look at the supermarket and these balls aren’t automatically a healthy choice – some are more like a dessert than a healthy bite to eat. We’ve reviewed the best options available.

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Low FODMAP Basic Pesto Dip (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Low FODMAP Basic Pesto Dip (gluten-free, dairy-free)

This basil pesto dip is extremely versatile and can be used as a dip, a spread for sandwiches or toast, or to add flavour to pasta or rice dishes. My favourite way to eat this is spread on toast or crackers and topped with fresh tomato. This recipe is low FODMAP, gluten-free and dairy-free. You can even freeze it in small portions so that you'll always have some ready to add a flavour burst to your meals.

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"Mum, I'm hungry!" - primary school edition

"Mum, I'm hungry!" - primary school edition

Recently I was asked to review the afternoon tea menu of a group of Out of School Hours Care Centres. I thought this was a fabulous initiative by the centre because such centres are valuable in promoting healthy eating to children and their families. For busy working parents it would be a godsend to know that when you pick up your kid they have had something decent to eat. But maybe your kids don’t go to after care -what should you be including in afternoon tea at home?

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