National Nutrition Foundation

30/08/2026

🍽️ What do you make when you’re short on time but still need to get dinner on the table?

For Jana, our Marketing Manager and busy mum, the answer is a simple pantry platter.

No complicated recipe. No extensive meal prep. Just a mix of foods already on hand with bread or crackers, cheese or another protein, vegetables, fruit, dips and spreads.

It’s quick, flexible, and a great way to use up what’s already in your pantry or fridge.

Because dinner doesn't have to be perfect to be nourishing, enjoyable, and shared. 💛

📖 Read Jana's My Go-To Dinner as a Busy Mum: The Pantry Platter here:
https://buff.ly/Mk4b695

29/08/2026

Need a vibrant and fresh salad idea? This Mexican salad recipe includes colourful veggies and crunchy homemade pita chips. Its also an easy recipe to meal prep for quick lunches!

Check out the full recipe via the link 👉️ https://buff.ly/IhSopvw

26/08/2026

Happy International Dog Day! 🐶

Building positive food habits at home means our loved family pet gets to share the wellness journey too. True wellness means taking care of every single member of the family!

The ends of carrots that you may usually discard, becomes the best treats for your dog.

Let’s use today to build positive food habits that keep the whole household happy and well-nourished. 🥕✨

23/08/2026

Schools are doing a fantastic job encouraging fruit and vegetables at recess and lunch🍏🚸

But what if we broadened how we think about nutritious brain break options?

A balanced snack can look different for every child. Alongside fruit and vegetables, options such as cheese cubes, yoghurt, wholegrain crackers and boiled eggs can also provide nourishment that helps children stay engaged and ready to learn.

Creating positive food environments is about supporting variety, flexibility and practical choices that work for families, schools and students. Rather than focusing on restriction, let's focus on helping children build food literacy skills and experience a wide range of nutritious foods. These everyday food experiences help children develop confidence, curiosity and lifelong food skills.

Small changes and simple choices all contribute to a more supportive school food environment.

What nutritious brain break snacks have been a hit in your school? 👇

21/08/2026

Variety matters!

New Australian research has found associations between different vegetable groups and cardiometabolic health in young men and women.

🫘 Men: legumes
🥦 Women: cruciferous vegetables

A simple takeaway: mix up your vegetables and enjoy plenty of variety.

📖 Read the original research here: https://buff.ly/Eldl94R

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

21/08/2026

A fresh little number to kickstart your weekend!

This Pak Choy Salad brings together crunchy vegetables, crisp apple and Asian herbs with a punchy coriander lime dressing.

Check out the recipe by our friends at VEG Education on the Healthy Eating Hub: https://buff.ly/ZhsL5YU

20/08/2026

Small labels. Big impact.

A new study has found that simple traffic light style ecolabels on restaurant menus can help people make more environmentally sustainable food choices.

Researchers found that people who saw green, amber and red environmental impact labels chose meals with an average 9.2% lower carbon footprint compared to those who saw menus without the labels. Importantly, the overall nutritional quality of meals remained similar.

The findings show that when people are given clear, easy to understand information, they can make choices that are better for the planet without sacrificing nutrition.

It's a great example of how small changes to food environments can support healthier and more sustainable outcomes at scale.

🔗 Read the article: https://buff.ly/xamRI7B

18/08/2026

17/08/2026

Need a warm and comforting vegan meal idea?🥕🧅
Why not this vegan dahl recipe that incorporates indigenous herbs such as lemon myrtle with traditional herbs and spices. 🍲

Click this link 🔗 to see the full recipe and many more: https://buff.ly/68cQ1lP

15/08/2026

What foods make your celebrations special?

Imagine your own party and fill a Celebration Plate with the foods you’d love to enjoy!

Download and print the activity sheet to draw or write your ideas: https://buff.ly/TLY5Opc