As a parent, keeping my family healthy can feel like a battle. With endless marketing claims about what’s best for kids and supermarket aisles filled with seemingly healthy yet sugar-laden products, it’s tough to focus on what’s truly nourishing. Dr Nick Fuller understands this struggle. Not only is he a nutritionist and leading obesity researcher, but he’s also a parent.

Dr Fuller outlines six evidence-based steps to build a healthy family lifestyle, holistically covering food, weight, fitness, sleep, and screen time – no fad diets required. Over two weeks, I integrated these steps into my family’s routine. It was easier than I thought it would be, and it’s genuinely changed how I think about our lifestyle, especially what and how we eat.

His straightforward approach is simple yet effective, demystifying the convoluted supermarket aisles by teaching me what to watch for on ingredient labels and which products to buy. The focus on simple meal planning with fresh ingredients had the added benefit of reducing my checkout costs and minimising plastic packaging.

There are over 100 recipes that are fresh and easy. The super veg spaghetti, pancake traybake, and maple tofu stir-fry were big wins with my toddler! From vegans to carnivores, there are recipes for everyone. However, the absence of an index made navigation challenging, particularly when searching for recipes. I kept finding myself wishing there was one.

Dr Fuller’s no-nonsense approach is helpful for parents at any stage. Whether you’re pregnant, introducing solids, chasing toddlers, or negotiating with teens, Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids serves as a valuable guide to healthier family living.

Reviewed by Heather Morcom

Try Nick Fuller’s healthy Carrot Cake recipe

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr Nick Fuller is an internationally recognised health expert and leading obesity researcher with degrees in exercise physiology, nutrition and dietetics, and a doctorate in obesity and weight management. He is currently responsible for the clinical research program within the Boden Initiative, located within the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney. He is also the director of clinical trials within the Department of Endocrinology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

Dr Fuller is a well-renowned media personality and has helped many high-profile celebrities with their weight loss. He is also the author of the bestselling books Interval Weight Loss, Interval Weight Loss for Life and Interval Weight Loss for Women. Nick is a father of two children.

For more information visit drnickfuller.com and feedingfussykids.com.