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.
When “PLAIN” isn’t plain
One of our lovely AFK community members shared these images with me. These packets look so similar...the colours are similar....the crackers are similar...but when you flip the packet over..there is a vast difference. The ingredients of the Coles Plain Rice Crackers...
How does your tomato sauce compare?
This guide was created on the back of an AFK community request. The AFK Community were finding it difficult to navigate which tomato sauce is better in terms of additives. The most favourite sauces were voted for in the private facebook group and these are the ones...
“Sugar free” often means additive cocktail
The sugar free movement has really taken hold. Here in Australia, we know that Australians are consuming too much sugar with 35% of an adults total daily calories coming from discretionary foods. Examples of these discretionary foods include lollies, chocolates and...
Why you should not use essential oils for your Additive Free Kids
Recently, the Queensland Department of Health issued a warning stating that:"Essential oils are NOT safe to consume" WA Health also reported that they have seen an increase in poisonings occurring from the use of essential oils in kids: "The Western Australian Poisons...
If you want happy little vegemites, don’t feed them Vegemite.
Vegemite was originally promoted as a healthy food for children. Is Vegemite good for our kids though? It is a question I am continually asked by the AFK Community. As a result, I have decided to blog about the reasons why if you want happy little 'vegemites' I...
Is your almond milk laden with additives?
An additive free guide to buying almond milk This guide was created on the back of an AFK Community members question. Do you ever ask what milk a cafe uses if you don't use dairy? More and more cafes (in Queensland) seem to be using Milk Lab. This is the almond milk....
Tim Tams cause AFK Community member asthma and hives
Tim Tams cause AFK Community memberasthma and hives One of our AFK community members shares her experience with Tim Tams A few months ago I had a severe case of hives including face and throat swelling where I had to be...
New research shows that additives can cross the placental barrier to babies
New research shows that additives can cross the placental barrier to babies. A new study from the University of Central Florida was published in the Scientific Reports in June 2019. This study was conducted over 18 months and was...
Why you don’t need to be a dietitian to take responsibility for your health
Take responsibility for your health. This blog was inspired by one of our gorgeous community members that does take responsibility for her own health. She was horrified by a message she saw sent out by a dietician to their...
Our children deserve healthier fundraisers
Do you think we need healthier fundraiser alternatives? This week I shared on our Facebook page a new fundraiser I had come across on social media. It was pizza fundraiser from Bakers Delight. Most people seem to have a perception of Bakers Delight that the products...
Sneaky tactics to watch out for when buying additive free stock / bone broth
The search for additive free stock begins with the start of winter approaching. The cooler warmer brings a desire for comfort food and warm hearty meals. You will often find soups, stews and casseroles frequenting the winter menu. The basis of many of...
Additive laden (ultra processed) foods linked to disease and death.
The evidence is growing. The additive laden (ultra processed) foods we are feeding ourselves is linked to disease and death. New studies are emerging all the time. These studies highlight what these additives and processed ingredients are doing to us. Look at the size...
Food additive 171 (titanium dioxide) is harmful to our gut and may cause cancer
Food additive 171 (Titanium dioxide) is harmful to our gut and may cause cancer The University of Sydney has released a new study about additive 171, titanium dioxide. Titanium Dioxide is an additive used to whiten and brighten food. Other applications include...
Find additive free products
****EXCITING NEWS*****FIND ADDITIVE FREE PRODUCTS EASILY I am so excited to share with you a new initiative of Additive Free Kids that will bring peace, calm and joy to Mum's across Australia! As you know, my vision for Additive Free Kids is to ensure additive...
What are natural flavours and should you avoid them?
What are natural flavours and should you avoid them? I can't tell you the amount of times I have been asked "What are natural flavours?" and "Should I avoid them?" This has been a topic I have been meaning to blog about for such a long time! It isn't a simple answer...
Which mini easter eggs should you buy this Easter?
Which mini easter eggs should you buythis Easter? Are you unsure which Mini 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 family. I...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...