Additive Free Blog
The Additive Free Kids Blog provides you with product reviews, tips and advice from our extensive research, and the latest Additive Free news.
Open letter to teachers: please don’t give our kids food rewards
Open letter to teachers: Please don't give our kids food rewards! Dear Teachers,I represent over 20,000 Mums from the Additive Free Kids community around Australia. These Mums are concerned about the state of the food supply and the amount of additives in our food...
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Hot cross bun recipe roundup
Hot Cross Bun recipe roundup Following on from our Hot Cross Bun reviews - Part 1 - Which hot cross buns to buy at the supermarket and Part 2 - Are bakery hot cross buns better? there were so many of you that commented that you were just going to make your own now....
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Are bakery hot cross buns better?
Are bakery hot cross buns better? Here is Part 2 - Are bakery hot cross buns better! We know that the Additive Free Kids Community are unsure which Hot Cross buns to buy for their family this year. We have had lots of requests from our Additive Free Kids Community...
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Which hot cross buns to buy at the supermarket?
Which hot cross buns to buy at the supermarket? Are you unsure which Hot Cross buns to buy for your family this Easter? We have had lots of requests from our Additive Free Kids Community group looking for guidance in which Hot Cross Buns to buy for their family. I...
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Fantasty Cone – is it icecream or an ice dessert?
Fantasy Cone - is it icecream or ice dessert? New products hit the supermarket shelves on a daily basis. With nearly 20,000 people in the Additive Free Kids community, we have eyes out everywhere. In the private community group we will often talk about new products...
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Top 5 reasons to eat sugar before additives
Top 5 reasons to eat sugar before additives A question that I hear often is – which are worse – additives or sugar? This was discussed recently in the Additive Free Kids private Facebook community group. There was unanimous consensus that additives are worse than...
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Messy Monkeys – Additive Free Kids Review
Messy Monkeys Review The Additive Free Kids community have requested I review the Messy Monkey range for a long time. A recent Messy Monkeys ad I saw in a Coles magazine reminded me that I was long overdue to review these products. It is very rare that I go to Coles,...
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Lunchboxes are not party time – our kids and teachers deserve better!
We only have a couple of weeks left before all the kiddies head back to school. Social media has been inundated with questions from Mums asking for recommendations for: - lunch boxes- cooler bags- drink bottles So much time and energy is spent on what the...
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Vegetarian isn’t always healthier
Vegetarian isn’t always healthier I was recently reviewing a LOT of vegan / vegetarian options in the supermarket the other day. It was astounding to see how this market has expanded and flourished. These products are premium priced and I expect attract...
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What will you hand out to the trick or treaters this Halloween?
What will you hand out to the trick or treaters this Halloween? Each year Halloween seems to gain popularity here in Australia. Families start planning their costumes and itinerary weeks out from the event. Most likely due to all the marketing in...
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Flavours banned in the US due to links with cancer
Flavours banned in the US due to links with cancer The Federal Drug Administration in the USA have just announced that they are banning seven artificial flavours. These flavours are used by manufacturers to trick you into believing you are eating the real...
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When gluten free isn’t better for you
Over the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in gluten free foods. In the past you had to search hard to find gluten free options. Now, you can walk into any supermarket and see an array of options available. These products are usually marketed...
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What’s in your apple juice? Switch this for that
ADDITIVE FREE APPLE JUICE In our Supermarket "Switch this for That" series, today we are looking at Additive Free Apple Juice. I was standing in a queue to pay at a department store the other day and I saw a grandmother and her grandson in front of me. I could tell...
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Additive Free Easy Shopping – the first supermarket to partner with Additive Free Kids
WEMBLEY SUPA IGA PARTNER WITH ADDITIVE FREE KIDS TO HELP FAMILIES SHOP ADDITIVE FREE I have been working very hard over the last few months to bring you a new initiative that I feel you have been wanting and needing for some time. Finally -...
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Overeating and obesity linked to MSG
OVEREATING AND OBESITY LINKED TO MSG Our number one national health care crisis in Australia at the moment is obesity. This epidemic affects both adults and children. Australia is now known as one of the fattest nations in the developed world. "One in...
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Food additives pose risks to children’s health
Food additives pose risks to children's health A new study released by the American Academy of Pediatrics [1] states that food additives may pose health risks to children's health. The purpose of the study was to: - Review child health concerns...
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Smith’s Chips Original – are they still original?
Smith's Chips Original - are they still original? I recently shared with the Additive Free Kids Community a post reminding them to check their ingredients, even their old faithfuls, their go-to's have to be checked. If you haven't seen the post, you can...
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Your guide to minimising additives this Easter
Your guide to minimising additives this Easter Are you unsure which Easter Eggs to buy for your family this Easter? We have had lots of requests from our Additive Free Kids Community group looking for guidance in which Easter Eggs to buy for their...
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How to stay additive free even at school
HOW TO STAY ADDITIVE FREE EVEN AT SCHOOL Around the country all our kids are heading back to school, if they haven't already, they will be soon. I know there are so many things to think about when first starting school, especially if it is the...
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Why you need to transition to additive free this year
WHY YOU NEED TO TRANSITION TO ADDITIVE FREE An irony of our modern day lifestyles is that we have never had so many conveniences, yet at the same time find ourselves more time poor than ever! Over the last few decades, there has been a huge increase in...
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I would love to introduce you to our partners The Wholefood Collective
I have some very exciting news that I would love to share with you. This has been simmering away for around 18 months and finally I can share it with you! I would love to introduce you to The Wholefood Collective. Who are The Wholefood Collective? They are...
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Why you must always turn the pack over and read the ingredients
Always turn the pack over! I recently got caught out again. Yes it does happen to me. Unfortunately this was beyond my control. Before placing my order, I checked the ingredients on the distributor's website. I also double checked the Zebra...
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Which Weetbix is better – Switch this for that
WHICH WEETBIX IS BETTER? In our Supermarket "Switch this for That" series, today we are looking at which Weetbix is better from an additive perspective. Ingredients: Wholegrain Wheat (97%), Raw Sugar, Salt, Barley Malt Extract, Vitamins (Niacin, Thiamin,...
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Are Grill’d burgers a better option than McDonald’s?
Are Grill'd burgers a better option than McDonald's? We recently visited Grill’d. A rare treat for our large family. We chose Grill’d based on their values of having burgers that are ‘good for you”. Burgers that use quality and premium ingredients, and...
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