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How to reduce the additive overdose at Christmas

How to reduce the additive overdose at Christmas

by Additive Free Kids | Dec 11, 2020 | 2020, Additive Free Tips

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,...
The future of food is here now – do you want cell based meat?

The future of food is here now – do you want cell based meat?

by Additive Free Kids | Dec 3, 2020 | 2020, What To Watch Out For

It is December 2020, I have read that approval has been given for the sale of “cultured chicken” or “cell based meat” after a “rigorous consultation and review process” in Singapore. One of our lovely Additive Free Advocates alerted...
The top 5 reasons our food regulator is failing consumers

The top 5 reasons our food regulator is failing consumers

by Additive Free Kids | Nov 20, 2020 | 2020, Understanding Additive Free

It’s not your fault that you find it so hard to find navigate the supermarket shelves! When you look at the state of our regulatory system objectively it is not a surprise!    There are so many things that are inherently broken! A chance to reform...
When “PLAIN” isn’t plain

When “PLAIN” isn’t plain

by Additive Free Kids | Oct 28, 2020 | 2019, 2020, Additive Free Reviews, What To Watch Out For

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...
Additive laden food linked to advanced ageing at the cellular level

Additive laden food linked to advanced ageing at the cellular level

by Additive Free Kids | Sep 3, 2020 | 2020, Understanding Additive Free, What To Watch Out For

A new study (published in April 2020) found an association between ultra processed food and advanced cellular ageing [1]. These people are more likely to exhibit changes in their chromosomes linked to ageing. Ultraprocessed foods are food products that contain...
Essential oil injuries and what to do about them

Essential oil injuries and what to do about them

by Additive Free Kids | Aug 21, 2020 | 2020, Additive Free Living, Additive Free Tips, What To Watch Out For

This blog has been prompted by an Additive Free Kids Community member’s experience. This member reached out to me recently, as they recalled I had shared some information on essential oil safety sometime ago. The info I shared at that time was “Why you...
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My passion and mission is to work with families to reduce the overwhelm when going additive free. Moving to additive free living can bring back peace, calm and joy to families. I know it's possible and I've experienced it first hand with my 5 boys.
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Confused between vanilla extract, vanilla essence, Confused between vanilla extract, vanilla essence, pure vanilla... Which ones are better for you? Which ones are actually pure? All the hard work has been done for you. Vanilla has been reviewed and ranked for you into the following categories: Avoid OK Better Best You can see the review in our latest e-book in the Additive Free Advocates Membership. When you join you also get access to the previous back catalogue, our supermarket shopping database, recipes and community. So much value for you. In the bio you will find a link to our website, check the "PRODUCT REVIEWS" tab for the reviews I have already undertaken. When you click on these you can see which products were included in the review. If you don't see yours there, you can submit yours to be reviewed in FAQ week. #vanilla #isitpure #isitclean #foodfraud #readtheingredients #turnthepack #healthbeforeprofits #votewithyourdollar #withknowledgecomeschange #additivefree #additivefreekids #additivefreeadvocate #childshealthadvocate #childrenshealthadvocate
Vanilla it is a very confusing topic to know the d Vanilla it is a very confusing topic to know the difference between: vanilla flavour natural vanilla flavour artificial vanilla flavour vanillin vanilla extract vanilla essence I have just completed a review of Vanilla for the Additive Free Advocates where I explain them all and what you should look out for and ranked products for you as Best, Better, Ok and Avoid. This product was a doozy!! A clear example to not believe everything that you read on the front of the packet... This product claims to be Pure Vanilla extract... It is NOT possible to be pure and still contain all these additives. It is false and misleading.... And comes with a VERY hefty price tag...so consumers believe it is pure (Vanilla is the second most expensive spice). The new Vanilla product review is released tomorrow to the Additive Free Advocates. When you join us, you receive this product review AND all the previous back catalogue plus so much more. If you would like to see which Vanilla products have been included in the review, see the link in the bio. I would love to hear your thoughts on this product. Do you think we need more regulation? Do you think manufacturers should be held accountable? Or...do you think you should just vote with your dollar and leave this product on the supemarket shelf? #votewithyourdollar #withknowledgecomeschange #flipthepacket #readtheingredients #additivefree #additivefreeadvocate #additivefreekids #childshealthadvocate #vanilla #vanillaextract #vanillaessence #vanillin #vanillaflavour #naturalvanillaflavour #artificialvanillaflavour
Starting to resurface after a few very intense mon Starting to resurface after a few very intense months… the new baby (the cafe, not number 6 😂) is starting to settle into it’s new routine… I have been very busy making additive free changes behind the scenes in the cafe…It’s a big job! Takes me back to all those years ago when I was just starting out my additive free journey. Feeling the overwhelm… Not knowing where to start…. The dilemma..do I change everything over at once or just start making a change and do as much as I can when I can… Learning where to buy all my ingredients from… Lucky for you at home…I did all the hard work for you… condensed my decade long learnings into easily digestible information and resources so you don’t have to go through the hard yards that I’m going through now.. And as a bonus… I even rank food for you.. so no matter where you are at on your journey…you are able to make better incremental changes. All this provided to you in our Additive Free Advocates Membership. If you haven’t checked it out as yet, you can find the link in our Bio! If you have any questions DM me 🙂 #additivefreekids #additivefree #additivefreeadvocates #votewithyourdollar #healthbeforeprofits #additivefreeadvocate #childrenshealthadvocate
Have you checked the ingredients of your butter or Have you checked the ingredients of your butter or butter alternative recently? There are a lot of "plant based" alternatives hitting the market...But are they real food? So many people need to avoid dairy and are recommended alternatives, that contain so many additives... Do you need to avoid dairy? Do you use butter or a butter alternative? I would love to hear what brand of butter, or alternative butter you use. Share with us below! #additivefree #additivefreekids #additivefreeadvocate #additivefreeadvocates #consumerprotection #butter #butteralternatives #plantbasedbutter #plantbasedspreads #healthbeforeprofits #protectourkids #votewithyourdollar
Concerned about food additives? In her latest bl Concerned about food additives? In her latest blog, Commissioner Lanie Chopping explains how a Perth mum turned her own concerns into a movement that has been recognised in this year's Consumer Protection Awards. Link to post in profile. #cpawards2021 #consumerprotection #consumeradvocate #additivefree #additivefreeadvocate #additivefreekids #additivefreeadvocates
So proud to represent the AFK community at the Con So proud to represent the AFK community at the Consumer Protection WA Awards today. I was honoured to accept the Rona Oakley Award today on behalf of the AFK community. It was lovely external recognition for our grass roots movement and all that we stand for. Collectively we advocate for our most vulnerable - our children, so that parents can be made aware of the harmful impact additives can have on our children’s long term health and / or behaviour. Together we cut through the green labels and marketing tactics so that you can make informed decisions in the supermarket. Where ever you are on the additive free journey we have resources to assist you. All these resources created in response to you letting me know what you needed. We have a long way to go to achieve our mission in making additive free food available for anyone anytime... but we are making great progress! Keep voting with your dollar... we are making an impact! #cpaawards21 #consumerprotection #childrenshealthadvocate #additivefreeadvocate #votewithyourdollar #additivefreeadvocates
Today’s the day... wish me luck... very honoured Today’s the day... wish me luck... very honoured to be a finalist... #consumerprotection #cpaawards21 #additivefree #additivefreekids #additivefreeadvocate #advocatechildrenshealth #additivefreeadvocates
Have you looked at the ingredients of your Mayo? H Have you looked at the ingredients of your Mayo? Have you flipped over the packet and read the label and thought about how many ingredients are in it and which are whole food vs which are ultra processed or additives and the impact they could be having on your family's long term health? Did you know that your simple mayo in your pantry (or fridge) could be causing multiple symptoms (depending on its ingredients)? Most mayo on supermarket shelves contain: Colours Preservatives Antioxidants Thickeners and Gums Many of these ingredients derived from petroleum! The humble mayo (only used in small quantities) could be causing the following symptoms: - Asthma - Headaches - Hyperactivity - Skin issues (dermatitis, itching, hives, rash) - Insomnia and many more...but families haven't connected the dots between what they are eating and their symptoms. If you would like to know how your Mayo ranks or the better ones to buy, our Mayo Review will be released to the Additive Free Advocates Membership at the beginning of April. When you join the Additive Free Advocates membership you get access to: ✅ our past catalogue of product reviews ✅ our searchable supermarket product database with over 500 products that have been collected by out advocates and reviewed by me, to help you determine which are better alternatives for your family. ✅ Q&A's with me ✅ additive free recipes ✅ private facebook community group with likeminded parents on the same journey as you. Such amazing value to be armed with the information and research to keep your family free from additives. All the overwhelm removed so that you can make informed decisions quickly and easily for your family. To find out more and join us, the link is in the bio. #additivefreekids #additivefreeadvocates #mayonnaise #mayoreview #empowerment #votewithyourdollar #hardworkdoneforyou #withknowledgecomeschange #protectyourkids
Further to our comments this week regarding Guzman Further to our comments this week regarding Guzman Y Gomez marketing campaign... One of our amazing community members found the full ingredient list of their menu.. In this weeks newsletter I show you why you need to look past the marketing campaign and highlight each ingredient that isn’t clean, is a short cut or an unacceptable ingredient. If you would like to check this out join us in the AFK community and you will receive our latest newsletter... link is in the bio. #additivefree #additivefreekids #lookpastthemarketing #independentadvocate #additivefreeAdvocate #truth #whatsreallyinyourfood #additivefreeadvocates
Was lovely to meet Ben Cox roving reporter and the Was lovely to meet Ben Cox roving reporter and the team from Consumer Protection WA this week. @bennyboyboo @consumerwa #cpawards21 #votewithyourdollar #additivefree #additivefreekids #additivefreeadvocate #advocateforchildrenshealth #additivefreeadvocates
I received a lovely letter this week advising me t I received a lovely letter this week advising me that I am a finalist in the Consumer Protection Awards 2021 (WA). For those that are interested as to what this means for our AFK Community, I have written a blog on it. This blog gives you some background information on what the award is and why it is important for our grass roots movement. You can find the link to the blog in our bio. #cpawards2021 #finalist #consumerprotection #additivefreeadvocate #youradvocate #additivefree #additivefreekids #votewithyourdollar #healthbeforeprofits #additivefreeadvocates
A French fries review is coming for our Additive F A French fries review is coming for our Additive Free Kids community members!! The results from the review will be released in the newsletter this weekend and only available for one week. Make sure you join the AFK community to receive your Hot chips / French Fries review and see how they rank as soon as it is released. Link in the bio. #additivefreeadvocates #AdditiveFree #additivefreekids #additivefreechips #additivefreefries #McDonalds #kfc #hungryjacks #redrooster #grilld #oporto #chickentreat #carljr #fitchips #GuzmanYGomez
Have you seen these amazing cook books to help you Have you seen these amazing cook books to help you on your additive free journey from Collette at Cut Out The Crap? You can win them in our latest giveaway! ******************************************** 🎉🎉GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉🎉 WIN a BACK TO SCHOOL(FINALLY!) PACK You can win a back to school pack with all the essentials you need for your additive free journey this year! There are two packs to giveaway, valued at over $200 each: In each pack: 1) Additive Free Advocates Membership - Yearly (valued $99.95) The leading and most trusted source of advice and support for your additive free journey. This membership provides practical support to help you with your supermarket product choices. You will get access to: ✅ exclusive monthly product reviews ✅ access to our library of product reviews ✅ searchable supermarket shopping database ✅ additive free recipes ✅ private community group ✅ Q&A sessions Find out more here: https://membersadditivefreekids.com.au/advocates-program/ 2) Cut out the crap - 5 pack of recipe books (valued at $70 each this month. Usually $140) from the lovely Collette at Cut out the Crap Great recipe books if you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or bored with your diet and looking for tasty, easy and healthy recipes. Each recipe is easy to make, budget friendly and ingredients are easy to find. In the set you will receive: 1 x Cut out the Crap 1 x Cut out the Crap for Kids 1 x Cut out the Crap with Style 1 x Cut out the Crap Lunchbox solutions 1 x Cut out the Crap Slow cooking All recipes are gluten, dairy and preservative free. Find out more here: https://cutoutthecrap.com.au/books/ 3) The Lunchbox effect - The Root Cause - valued at $34.95 Written by the lovely Bel from The Root Cause, with contributions from Nutritionist Jo Atkinson, Additive Expert (Me!) and School Principal Susan Hilliar. The book gives you everything you need to understand the whoel picture around how we nourish our children for their school day and beyond. This book is an essential read for every parent. Cont below..
🎉🎉GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉🎉 WIN a BACK TO SCH 🎉🎉GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉🎉 WIN a BACK TO SCHOOL(FINALLY!) PACK You can win a back to school pack with all the essentials you need for your additive free journey this year! There are two packs to giveaway, valued at over $200 each: In each pack: 1) Additive Free Advocates Membership - Yearly (valued $99.95) The leading and most trusted source of advice and support for your additive free journey. This membership provides practical support to help you with your supermarket product choices. You will get access to: ✅ exclusive monthly product reviews ✅ access to our library of product reviews ✅ searchable supermarket shopping database ✅ additive free recipes ✅ private community group ✅ Q&A sessions Find out more here: https://membersadditivefreekids.com.au/advocates-program/ 2) Cut out the crap - 5 pack of recipe books (valued at $70 this month, normally $140) from the lovely Collette at Cut out the Crap Great recipe books if you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or bored with your diet and looking for tasty, easy and healthy recipes. Each recipe is easy to make, budget friendly and ingredients are easy to find. In the set you will receive: 1 x Cut out the Crap 1 x Cut out the Crap for Kids 1 x Cut out the Crap with Style 1 x Cut out the Crap Lunchbox solutions 1 x Cut out the Crap Slow cooking All recipes are gluten, dairy and preservative free. Find out more here: https://cutoutthecrap.com.au/books/ 3) The Lunchbox effect - The Root Cause - valued at $34.95 Written by the lovely Bel from The Root Cause, with contributions from Nutritionist Jo Atkinson, Additive Expert (Me!) and School Principal Susan Hilliar. The book gives you everything you need to understand the whoel picture around how we nourish our children for their school day and beyond. This book is an essential read for every parent. You will find out what's really going on with your kids lunchbox foods, how it's impacting them at home, in school and at play. Bel also provides solutions and a series of practical tips, new skills and straightforward actions you can take to improve how you feed those young bodies and brains you care so deeply about. Continued below...
The new normal for the next week...how do you feel The new normal for the next week...how do you feel wearing a mask? I find it extremely suffocating...Is it just me? Do you get used to it? We are a bit behind in the mask stakes here in the West 😂
Have you checked out our latest product review on Have you checked out our latest product review on muesli bars? It is a very competitive market vying for your dollar in the muesli bar space! Have you looked at how long the muesli bar aisle is? Do you feel that there are too many choices? It is too hard to work out and compare which ones are better than others? Do you know if you are actually buying a healthy snack? Or has it been laden with additives and highly ultra processed ingredients (masked to sound healthy and natural)? I remember how time consuming and frustrating it was trying to buy additive free from my family... The reality is, that the ingredient label doesn't paint the whole picture....you need to ask questions to find out the truth... It doesn't have to be this way.. You can take advantage of my 12 years of experience and research.. I reviewed over 35 different muesli and snack bars to make it easier for you. Doing all the hard work so you don't have to! I have asked the manufacturers these questions so you don't have to. As an ex auditor I am not fobbed off very easily! You can be assured that the work has been done by an independent advocate that only wants the best for you and your kids. I invite you to equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed choices for your kids snacks at school so that they can concentrate and learn and enhance their long term health. Link to find out more is in the bio. #additivefreelunchboxsnacks #additivefreemueslibars #mueslibars #additivefree #additivefreekids #nonasties #nonastiesfoods #nopreservatives #votewithyourdollar #withknowledgecomeschange #healthbeforeprofits #additivefreeadvocates
Hoping our amazing firies are able to get this cra Hoping our amazing firies are able to get this crazy fire contained. Our community has been monitoring this map very closely all day yesterday. If lock down wasn’t enough! All evacuation plans in place. The wind has changed and we seem to be less at risk at the moment, however another large area is now under alert. So utterly grateful to the amazing heroes that put their lives on the line and all their amazing families that support them in the background. Our community wants to help them, bring them food and refreshments but none of this is possible due to lockdown. My heart goes out to all those families that lost their home yesterday...
The next product review has just been released to The next product review has just been released to the Additive Free Advocates - Muesli / Snack bars! Just in time for back to school (or not in Perth peeps case! 😝) I reviewed 38 different muesli / snack bars... ..the most popular reviewed were: ➡️ Carman's, ➡️ Macro Organic, ➡️ Nice and Natural, ➡️ Food for Health, ➡️ Uncle Toby's, ➡️ Messy Monkeys and ➡️ Sam's Pantry (so many more though!) You can get access to this review instantly when you become an Additive Free Advocate. You also receive so many additional benefits: ✅ access to catalogue of previous reviews ✅ access to supermarket shopping database (over 430 products have already been reviewed and ranked for you (avoid, ok, better, best) and gluten free / dairy free options ✅ additive free recipes ✅ Q&A ✅ Private supportive advocate community. Such amazing value! Less than 40 cents a day (or 25 cents a day if you are join yearly) to equip your family with the essential knowledge you need to protect their health. Giving you confidence to vote with your dollar in the supermarket. You get to keep the membership price that you come in for life as long as you keep your membership active. There will be a price rise coming before the next review, so if you are thinking about it, jump on now to secure the lowest price (best value is yearly). Your contribution also keeps this additive free mission going, funding advocacy efforts and continuing to research on your behalf to make it easier for you to make informed decisions without the overwhelm. Find out more and become an Additive Free Advocate today - link in the bio. #additivefreekids #additivefreelife #additivefreeadvocates #additivefreemueslibars #mueslibars #nonasties #realfoodforkids #healthbeforeprofits #votewithyourdollar #withknowledgecomeschange #additivefreelunchbox #additivefreelunchboxsnacks #healthylunchboxsnacks #additivefreeadvocates
Day 1 of lock down... was supposed to be first day Day 1 of lock down... was supposed to be first day of school for these kids... love that they head outside and sit in trees as one of the first things to do today! #additivefreekids #naturetherapy #kidsplay
It's nearly back to school time for us here in WA It's nearly back to school time for us here in WA (some of you are already back on the East Coast!) Given the length of the muesli bar aisle in our supermarkets, muesli bars are a very popular alternative for school lunchboxes. They can be a great snack...if you know which ones are better for your kids.... I have reviewed 38 of the most favourite muesli bars of our Additive Free Advocates and ranked them for you according to our AFK rankings: - Best, - Better, - Ok, - Avoid. All the hard work done for you! All you need to do, is go and vote with your dollar! No matter where you are at on your additive free journey, you are provided with the information to make informed decisions. These product reviews take a LOT of time to compile, review and rank. However, they are prepared for our Additive Free Advocates that are serious about their short and long term health and equipping themselves with the knowledge to provide better choices for their family (wherever they are at). You can now choose the best muesli bar for your kids that won't result in: ❌ hyperactivity ❌ aggressive behaviour ❌ learning difficulties ❌ concentration issues (I am sure the teachers would be oh so thankful!) or other health issues such as: ➡️ eczema ➡️ asthma ➡️ hives, rashes ➡️ headaches migraines ➡️ sleeping issues and more Voting with your dollar is the single greatest action you can take in sending a message back to manufacturers that you are tired of them putting profits above your family's health. If you want 2021 to be a great year for your kids at school, equip yourself with the knowledge to provide the best alternatives for your kids to set them up for success this school year (and save you time packing school lunches). When you become an Additive Free Advocate, you get immediate access to our prior catalogue of product reviews, some examples include: - yoghurt - bread - crackers - wraps and many more... (All product reviews have gluten free and diary free alternatives too.) You also get access to: ✅ Searchable supermarket shopping database (over 400 products!) Continued in comments...
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