The Wellness Scoop Fussy Eaters, BMI Myths & The School Dessert Debate
Mar 26, 2026
Practical tricks to boost nutrition for picky children without overhauling family meals. Easy ways to sneak fibre and hidden nutrients into breakfasts and dinners. A critical look at BMI and why it can be misleading, especially for people recovering from disordered eating. A lively debate on whether schools should serve desserts daily and how to make school pudding healthier.
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Hosts' Real Family Pancake Experiments
- Ella and Rhiannon share kid-friendly pancake and pizza hacks that became family favourites.
- Ella makes banana-oat-nut butter pancakes and adds blueberries; Rhiannon blends pesto, peas, edamame and spinach for green pancakes.
Hidden Ingredients To Boost Kids Meals
- Sneak nutrient-dense ingredients into kids' favourite foods to boost nutrition without changing taste.
- Examples: add ground oats or almond flour, a teaspoon of nut butter, mashed banana, finely milled veg (carrot, squash, broccoli) or blended beans into pancakes, bolognese or pizza sauce.
Hide Veg And Fibre In Sauces
- Use sauces and blends to hide extra vegetables and fibre in family meals.
- Tips: finely dice mushrooms or leeks into bolognese, blend butter beans into sauces, and switch onions for variety to support gut diversity.
