Posts by Dr Gemma
Sugar Free-zies
It’s heading into summer season and everyone is starting to ask about icy poles in our Chewsday Review requests. Today’s review features Sugar Free-zies from Woolworths. They’re icy poles without sugar… Obviously a good choice, right? Let’s see in today’s Chewsday review…
Read MoreMayver’s Peanut Butter
Lots of our fussy clients will happily eat a Peanut Butter sandwich. But are all Peanut Butters equal? Today I’m looking at Mayver’s Peanut Butter. Is this a reasonable option? Let’s see…
Read MoreMission Original Tortilla Strips
Two brands of Lentil Chips have got the thumbs down in past Chewsday reviews, but what about Tortilla Chips? Are they any better? Or just another pretend healthy chip? Let’s see…
Read MoreV8 Vegetable Juice
Some of our fussy eating clients eat zero vegetables, but will sometimes drink a vegetable juice. So, I’ve had lots of requests to review the most popular V8 juice. Is it an ok option for those really resistant eaters who just don’t tolerate veggies at all? Today’s Chewsday Review will tell all…
Read MoreMilk Arrowroot Biscuits
It’s seen as the biscuit you can give to kids if you don’t really want to give them an actual biscuit. It’s so plain that it surely can’t be too bad. In fact, traditionally it’s been given to babies who are learning to eat. It’s the humble Milk Arrowroot. Today’s Chewsday Review dishes the dirt. Let’s have a closer look at Arnott’s Milk Arrowroots…
Read MoreFreedom Rice Puffs
Puffed rice is almost always popular with kids. But is it a nutritious breakfast option? This Chewsday Review features the Freedom Foods brand of Rice Puffs. They’re free form the main allergens (whereas Rice Bubbles still contain gluten). Are these any better? Let’s see..
Read MoreSimply 7 Lentil Chips
Today’s Chewsday Review features the Simply 7 Lentil Chips. I’ve reviewed a different brand of Lentil Chips before and concluded that they’re just potato chips but with even more salt! Lots of you have requested a review of this brand, so let’s have a closer look…
Read MoreReal Foods Corn Thins
Today’s Chewsday Review features Real Foods Corn Thins (Multigrain). As you know from previous reviews, I’ve been critical of some other crackers out there. I’m often suggesting rice or corn cakes as an alternative. But what’s actually in them, and are they an everyday choice? Let’s have a closer look…
Read MoreRafferty’s Garden Snack Bar
Today’s Chewsday Review features a baby snack bar. As you’d know from previous reviews, baby snacks are a booming market. These Rafferty’s Garden Snack Bars in Blueberry, Banana and Apples are convenient, but are they also nutritious? Let’s have a closer look…
Read MoreHealtheries Potato Stix
Today’s Chewsday Review has been requested sooooooo many times lately. So, are Healtheries Potato Stix any good? Or are they just potato chips? Let’s see…
Read MoreKiri Soft Cream Cheese
Today’s Chewsday Review features another cheese product, this time it’s Kiri Soft Cream Cheese. Is this an ok option for a snack or lunchbox? Let’s see!
Read MoreBulla Mini Frozen Yoghurt
With this hot Perth weather, I’ve had many requests from parents looking for a healthy alternative to ice cream. Frozen yoghurt has got to be a better option…surely? Let’s see, in today’s Chewsday Review! This review features Bulla Strawberry Mini Frozen Yoghurt.
Read MorePetit Miam Plain Yoghurt squeezie
Another week, another new yoghurt for kids. This time Petit Miam has brought out a ‘no added sugar’ plain yoghurt in a squeeze pouch. So, how does it compare to the eleventy million other kid’s yoghurts? Let’s see…
Read MoreCountry Cheese Crackers
Today’s Chewsday Review features a reader’s request. Arnott’s Country Cheese Crackers are a kiddie favourite, and surely they’re just a plain, old savoury biscuit? Let’s see!
Read MoreVaalia Kids yoghurt
Yoghurt reviews are always interesting. I cannot believe how many different yoghurts there are on the shelves, particularly those marketed to kids. Today’s is one of the more expensive yoghurts- so how does it stack up nutritionally?
Read MoreVege Chips (Lentil-Lightly Salted)
They’re Vege Chips, so they’ve got to be better than regular potato chips, right? (Let’s ignore the fact that potatoes are also vegetables 😂) Aaaaaaand they’re made from lentils, so that’s got to be even better, right? Well, today’s Chewsday Review will dish the dirt on these vege versions!
Read MoreDespicable Me Choc Mousse
Are kiddie desserts any better than adult desserts? Can chocolate mousse be made especially for kids? Today’s review considers the Despicable Me Choc Mousse.
Read MoreKiddylicious Raspberry Crispie Tiddlers
The baby food aisle contains so many products ‘designed’ for babies and toddlers. But are these products actually necessary, or even worthwhile? Today I recap a review of Kiddylicious Raspberry Crispie Tiddlers (seriously- who comes up with these names?!)
Read MoreOnly Organic Teething Rusks
Some awesome requests coming in for Chewsday Reviews. Today I’m back in the baby aisle to review Only Organic Teething Rusks. These are the particularly hard, long rusks (as opposed to the dissolvable options out there). I’ve had a few followers attempt to make homemade versions of these (often dairy or gluten free) with limited success. So, if you have a good recipe- feel free to share!
Read MoreAnnabel Karmel Bolognese Pasta Bake
Lots of requests in the last few weeks for a Chewsday Review of Annabel Karmel products, specifically the ready meals and frozen veggie purees. Most of you know that I’ve been lucky enough to meet the fabulous AK in real life on several occasions- check out some of my recaps here. But, as a dietitian with high moral standards, I won’t let my awe get in the way of an honest review. You’re welcome 😝 Today I’ve chosen the Bolognese Pasta Bake frozen meal, so I can compare it to the recent Heinz bolognese review, which you can read here.
Read MoreVaalia Kids Breakfast Yoghurt (Banana and Natural Grains)
Back in the yoghurt aisle this week (just for something new 😂), to review a Vaalia yoghurt. It’s marketed as a kids ‘breakfast’ yoghurt, which I think is related to the inclusion of natural grains. This is a banana and natural grains flavour. So, how does it compare to other yoghurts?
Read MoreUncle Toby’s Quick Oats
So many requests for breakfast recommendations. I always like Weet-Bix and porridge- but how do quick sachets of porridge stack up? So without further ado, I present you with today’s Chewsday Review featuring Uncle Toby’s Multigrain Apple & Cinnamon Quick Oats.
Read MoreHeinz Little Kids Bolognese & Veg with Spiral Pasta
Today’s Chewsday Review is of the Heinz Little Kids range, which is marketed as a step up from the purée options for kids older than 12 months. The mum who requested this review would like to know if it’s an ok option for emergencies or days when you’re really strapped for time. The Bolognese & Veg with Spiral Pasta label promises big things, so let’s see…
Read MoreImpressed Juice
Today’s request comes from a Mum of one of my picky eating clients. This little boy finds veggies REALLY challenging, but he will happily accept this green juice. His Mum would like to know if he’s getting any goodness from it. Let’s see!
Read MoreOnly Organic Carrots, Red Lentils & Cheddar Pureé
Last week’s Chewsday Review struck a chord for many of you, and I’ve had lots of requests to look at some more of the purées. Today’s version is Only Organic carrots, red lentils & cheddar. It’s part of the Baby Savoury range, and most parents seem to be looking for savoury/vegetable options (with not much luck!)
Read MoreOnly Organic Coconut, Banana & Acai Smoothie
Today’s parent request for a Chewsday Review was for a product I hadn’t actually seen before 😱 It’s a coconut, banana and acai smoothie, by Only Organic. It’s got all of the superfood buzzwords, but is it any good? Let’s see…
Read MoreYoplait Forme
This week’s request comes from a Mum who swapped her twins from ‘kid’s yoghurt’ to ‘adult yoghurt’ from a tub, in an attempt to reduce the sugar content. It certainly wasn’t easy, and she had to convince them that this new product was ‘cream’ because her kids loved CalciYum Pepper Pig yoghurts so much that they wouldn’t accept any other ‘yoghurt’. So this yoghurt, Yoplait Formé, is no fat and no added sugar. Is it a better option overall? Let’s see…
Read MoreHeinz Spaghetti
Last week saw the humble baked beans featured on our Chewsday Review and they got top marks from me. This week I thought we’d do another pantry staple- tinned spaghetti. I’ve chosen the Heinz salt reduced variety. How does this stack up in the nutritional stakes? Let’s see…
Read MoreHeinz Beanz Salt Reduced
Great parent request for this week’s Chewsday Review asking about the salt and sugar content of quick tinned meals like baked beans and spaghetti. Today’s review is of the Salt Reduced Heinz Beanz, and I’ll save the spaghetti for another day!
Read MoreKiddylicious Banana Fruity Puffs
Another week, another food for babies to practice their self-feeding. I tell you what, food companies are getting smart with their marketing and really getting on the Baby-Led Weaning bandwagon. Today’s product is Kiddylicious Banana Fruity Puffs.
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