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.
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 the...
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 hence must be...
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...
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...
Food additives and ADHD – can removing additives assist with ADHD symptoms?
Food Additives and ADHD - can removing additives assist with ADHD symptoms? It is estimated that one in 20 children in Australia have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is much more common in boys. We need to consider Is there a link between food...
7 easy swaps for an additive free birthday party
Are you planning for your child's next additive free birthday party? Your little one’s birthday is soon approaching and you are starting to think about hosting a party. It can fill you with dread sometimes, all the organisation required, choosing who to invite (just a...
Have you seen the new Fruttare? Is it just fruit and milk?
I always get excited when I see a new product advertised on TV or on billboards outside corner stores / delis. I often wonder, will they get it right this time? Will this manufacturer be true to its marketing and really deliver on its promise of natural real food? ...
Ski Di’Lite is it practically perfect?
Ski Di'Lite is it practically perfect? Nestlé's Ski has just relaunched its Ski Di'Lite range with 25% less sugar, jumping on the anti sugar bandwagon. The new campaign is very clever and endearing focusing on Australian mums trying to do their best in raising their...
Has Kellogg’s gone too far with their new Frozen cereal?
Frozen Cereal This morning I visited the local supermarket with twins in tow. This is a very rare occurrence. I normally avoid taking any children with me to the supermarket. However, I needed to pick up a few last minute items for the weekend for a special...
Can food colouring be absorbed through skin – an experiment!
Can food colouring be asborbed through skin? Have you ever wondered can food colouring be absorbed through skin? For those children that are sensitive to colouring it can definitely be a problem. Think about all the fun activities that kids do, bright colourful and...
Brownes natural yoghurt – are they all natural?
Brownes has been busy getting back into the kitchen for the last 18 months working on the new range of Natural, Greek and fruited yoghurt, and launched its new range of yoghurts this month. I was requested to review some of the new range of yoghurts. I am...
Do you know what is in the sausage your child eats?
Sausage, sausage, sausage! I don't know about you, but sausages are every where we go! It seems that being an Aussie, every social occasion will have the good old sausage thrown on the barbie. At every soccer and football match, hotdogs are served afterwards. Please...
5 things you need to know about food colours
There has been a lot of discussion in social media recently regarding food colour! I applaud Sistermixin for getting the conversation started! Most people do not realise that they are consuming artificial food colours in a wide range of foods, everyday. What do you...
Eczema – harmful food additives a known trigger
Eczema - harmful food additives a known trigger Eczema has plagued one of my youngest children on and off since birth. As a baby it was very mild. Very infrequent. However, as he grew, it became worse, and constant. Initially, I followed the usual medical advice,...
Would you like some yeast extract with your chocolate?
I had heard the news that Cadbury had decided to release a new block of chocolate - Dairy milk chocolate with 'smooth flowing caramel and VEGEMITE"! Initially I thought it was a joke! I was at my local Coles supermarket today and there were EVERYWHERE! I am not a fan...
The flavour hit that my conscience doesn’t love…
PRODUCT REVIEW - ARNOTT'S LIGHT & CRISPY Has anyone seen the new Arnott's Light and Crispy Shapes? The marketing spiel "Shapes Light & Crispy are a brand new snack from Arnott’s Shapes – they have the Shapes flavour hit you love, now on a lighter, crispier...