Healthy diet based on variety

GIVING parents the confidence that they are feeding their children delicious, nutritious meals is the aim of The FeelGood

Family Food Plan recipe book.

Written by Australian nutritionist Dr Joanna McMillan and caterer Melissa Clark, it offers advice to those families confused by the different food advice and information that is coming at them.

The pair advocate a healthy diet based on eating a variety of foods, including plants, but with minimal processed foods.

McMillian also uses the ‘‘Dr Joanna Plate’’ to show how the makeup of a dinner plate is different (although the food is the same) for each family member depending on their

age, occupation and activity level.

It has information on feeding babies, preschoolers, primary schoolaged children and teenagers as well as tips for dealing with issues such as constipation, fussy eaters and body positivity or weight issues.

The pair also urge families to be prepared whether it’s

baking on a Sunday for the week ahead’s lunches or making enough dinner for lunches the next day.

There are also meal plans for summer and winter covering the three main meals and snacks.

For those struggling to get back into the swing of making lunch again, there are also tips and recipes for lunch boxes.