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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Additive free peanut butter – Switch this for That
ADDITIVE FREE PEANUT BUTTER In our Supermarket "Switch this for That" series, today we are looking at Additive Free Peanut Butter. Ingredients: Roasted Peanuts (85%), Vegetable Oils (Contains Antioxidant (320)), Sugar, Salt. Ingredients: Just Roasted Peanuts (99.3%)...
How do food additives affect gut health?
Do food additives affect gut health? Let's take a look at whether food additives affect gut health. Our kids are suffering more and more from allergies, food intolerances, low energy, fatigue, obesity, poor immune health and mental & behavioural health issues such...
The latest sneaky labelling tactics to hide MSG in your food
It has come to my attention via the great work that Sue and Howard Dengate do at the Food Intolerance Network that manufacturers have a new sneaky labelling tactic that they want to use to hide MSG in our food. One that is undoubtedly going to increase their profits...
How to reduce the additive overdose at Christmas
Did you know that an average Australian family will consume well over 150 doses of harmful food additives in just 3 days?! If you consider that most families will celebrate with both sides of their family and consume traditional Christmas meals on Christmas Eve,...
Yeast extract in baby food, can it equate to happy tummies?
Rafferty's Garden values healthy, natural, REAL food... yet has yeast extract in their new product? A brand that I used to trust this when I had little ones. I loved their values. Rafferty’s Garden valued healthy, natural, REAL food. They had high stadards and...
Even your most trusted additive free brands need to be checked regularly
It is important to keep checking your labels, even with your most trusted additive free brands. I routinely check the labels, however, even I have been caught out recently. We are currently travelling around Australia. It is a fantastic experience for family....
Additive Free Potato Chips
MAKING ADDITIVE FREE EASY - ADDITIVE FREE POTATO CHIPS I know that you feel overwhelmed when it comes to additive free! I know it feels daunting when you are first starting out. It really doesn't need to be. All you need to do is take a step, one thing at a time. I...