Healthy Snack Options for Kids That Are CHEAPER and EASIER Than Ultra-Processed Crap
I saw a post on IG the other day… a dietician recommending ultraprocessed foods for children.
Guys, I’ve said this before and I’m going to keep saying it. This… is not good enough.
This isn’t just about a fish finger and a piece of white bread. It’s about the messaging we’re giving parents. That’s ‘its good enough.’
But if we want our kids to thrive and not just survive… we have to do better.
So today I’m showing you how.
I’m breaking down the exact snacks I feed my kids that are not only CHEAPER and HEALTHIER but also keep them full for longer. Which means you won’t be reaching for a second snack 10 minutes after handing them a Le Snack.
Not only is this better for your wallets BUT it also nourishes their bodies, supports their brains, skin, heart eyes… And gives them the energy to be kids.
If you’re stuck for ideas, I have a whole e-book dedicated to kids lunches which you can find here.
You’ll hear:
Cheaper and healthier alternatives to Up & Gos, Tiny Teddies and Rice Wheels
How we’ve been tricked into thinking ‘snack food’ needs marketing
Why your kids are constantly hungry after snack time
The exact food in my kid’s lunchboxes this week
How I’m managing to prep for 4 kids meals all while having chemotherapy
… and SO much more
If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching.
I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @thefigure_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.
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The First Update with Chris Since Everything Went Down…
If you had told me last time Chris was on the poddy that I would:
Have been diagnosed with Bowel Cancer when we thought I was just anemic
Have to stop breastfeeding London
Be starting chemotherapy (for 3 months!)
Have gone viral for the whole thing on social media (and have since done so many interviews…)
I wouldn’t have believed you.
So today’s episode is a much needed, much overdue catch up with my husband Chris Duncan to chat about everything that’s happened since
We’re chatting about all the stupidest stuff people say to you after you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, the crazy lack of empathy some doctors have shown me, and how this has impacted our relationship - all while providing you with some banter to get you through the day.
If you want more of Chris - we have a whole Spotify playlist where you can binge our more light hearted episodes 💛 Link here
Chris is also an influencer now so make sure you go follow him on IG over at @chrisduncan7.
If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching.
I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @thefigure_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.
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What I’ve Changed Since Being Diagnosed with Bowel Cancer
If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll do it when things calm down”... please, listen to this first.
When I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May - I was shocked to say the least.
I’m one of the healthiest people I know.
I train. I eat clean. I don’t smoke. I don’t binge drink. I make my own bloody sourdough.
I spoke about it on Instagram and since then, my social media has blown up.
I’ve been on the news, interviewed by BIG companies, and answering thousands of questions from women asking what they need to change.
So today we’re diving into exactly that: everything I’ve changed and everything I’ve kept the same since being diagnosed with cancer.
You’ll hear:
What I feed my kids and what I refuse to let them eat
The years of “damage” I didn’t realise I was doing in my twenties
Why your stress might be worse than your sugar
The part of my lifestyle that shocked my doctor
What health means to me now + what I think people are STILL getting wrong
And the new rules I’m living by… even if they make people uncomfortable
Download my recipe books:
Baby and Toddler recipe book here.
Lunch Box recipe e-book here.
Make sure you use LIFEPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% off.
And if you need a laugh after this episode, listen to Chris (my husband) and my Sort Your Sh*t Out series here 💛
We all know how tiring it is to pump, let alone how uncomfortable it is. But… it doesn’t have to be that way. Everything changed for me when I started using Lacevo’s breast pumps. Head to lacevo.com and use code THEFIGURE5 to get a cheeky discount!
If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching.
I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @thefigure_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.
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Why I Let My Kids Drink This Juice (But Not the Others)
We’ve been told juice is healthy… but most of what’s sitting on supermarket shelves is more sugar water than fruit.
In this episode, I’m joined by the founders of Nectar Cold Pressed, two mums (Jacinta and Kym) who got fed up with juice that has little nutritional value and decided to do something about it.
So if you’ve ever been confused by juice labels or wondered if juice has any place in a healthy lifestyle… this one’s for you.
And yes, I do let my kids drink this one.
Stick around to find out:
What “reconstituted juice” actually means (and why you don’t want it in your fridge)
The sneaky reason supermarket juice doesn’t need to be refrigerated
Whether cold-pressed juice is worth the hype (and the price tag)
How much actual carrot goes into one bottle of juice — the answer will shock you
And what I give my kids (and what I don’t)
… and SO much more
If you want Nectar Cold Pressed juice in your lives, then head over to www.nectarcoldpressed.com.au and use DANNI20 at the checkout for 20% off when you buy 2 boxes or more. Or head over to IG @nectarcoldpressed to follow along.
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👶 Struggling with ideas of what to feed your little one? Nourishing Little Lives is my Baby and Toddler recipe book with over 50 recipes to help your child thrive. Grab your copy here. Use code LIFEPOD for an exclusive 15% off.
💪🏼 If you want to transform your relationship with fitness, food and yourself for GOOD – without any restrictions, diets or quick fixes get your FREE 7-Day Trial of Fit By The Figure App here.
🏋🏼♀️ And if you want EVEN MORE accountability, tools and someone to help you stay on track book a free call and check out my other programs here.
🌻 If you loved the episode or want to watch the behind-the-scenes of my life follow @thefigure_, the podcast @lifewithdanniduncan, my health and fitness page @fitbythefigure or check out YouTube here.
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How Do We Raise Our Kids Without F*cking Them Up with Parent Educator Courtney @theparentingedit
How do we actually raise kind, respectful and confident kids without smacking, screaming or alternatively… letting them walk all over us?
Because the truth is - most of us don’t want to raise our kids the way we were brought up. But most of us also don’t know what the alternative looks like when you have a 3 year old screaming and a 6 year old giving you the attitude of a teenager.
So in today’s episode, Courtney from The Parenting Edit (@theparentingedit) is joining us to talk about how we can discipline our kids while still giving them the freedom to be, well, kids.
You’ll learn:
What to do when you’re kid won’t listen and you’re one second away from losing your sh*t
How to set boundaries without feeling like a b*tch OR a pushover
What to say instead of bribing your toddler with a lolly to get in the pool (guilty)
Why their meltdowns aren’t actually about you, and what they really need in those moments
What to say when your daughter is talking back and you just want to say ‘because I said so!’
How to regulate yourself when you’re exhausted and completely over it
… and SO much more
Want more of Courtney? Visit her on IG @theparentingedit or work with her over at www.theparentingedit.co.
And if you want to see if working with Courtney will help you and your kids, then you can book a free call with her here.
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FREE RESOURCE: Download 5 Simple Things That Will Change Your Life FOR GOOD!
💪🏼 If you want to transform your relationship with fitness, food and yourself for GOOD – without any restrictions, diets or quick fixes get your FREE 7-Day Trial of Fit By The Figure App here.
🏋🏼♀️ And if you want EVEN MORE accountability, tools and someone to help you stay on track book a free call and check out my other programs here.
🌻 If you loved the episode or want to watch the behind-the-scenes of my life follow @thefigure_, the podcast @lifewithdanniduncan, my health and fitness page @fitbythefigure or check out YouTube here.
Life won’t wait - we get one shot - and you are in the driver's seat.
You can Do Hard Things.
I’m Danni Duncan…featured fitness and nutrition coach, author, speaker and mum of 4 amazing kiddies (including twins)
Online I’ve shared it all, my pregnancy journeys, miscarriages, why you SHOULDN’T be eating cereal for breakfast, how to make the perfect sourdough and helping you to see that YOU can do hard things.
The things I’ve said online have often got me into a bit of trouble, and its because I’m not afraid to call people out on their shit … I’m not afraid to discuss taboo topics and I don’t believe that any of us need to live an average life where we do what society is telling us is ‘normal’ … instead its our job to question “Why is that normal?” And is that what we want for our own life?
This podcast is going to be a space where I chat to experts (and share my own thoughts) on WHY we aren’t living our full potential.
Where you can get the facts that will help you to get your happiness, motivation and confidence back.
Taking the first steps can be hard, but I’m here to help you make it a little easier to face your fears and live your best life - every, single, day.
I will make you feel uncomfortable, I will make you think differently but you may just wanna hear it.
If you want to make this year the year that you do something for yourself, you’re in the right space.
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