The Root Cause

We’re The Root Cause

We start conversations with children, parents and teachers about food, and how it impacts health, learning, waste and the environment. By working with families throughout Australia, The Root Cause team has seen first-hand that what children eat at school holds a massive key to better childhood health, behaviour, academic results and attendance.

Bel Smith – Founder of The Root Cause

Founded by Bel Smith – mother, wife, Health & Wellness Coach and believer in empowerment through education – The Root Cause took on the mission of Standing for Children’s Health.

Fast forward a few years, The Root Cause has educated and empowered Children, Parents and Teachers, while keeping things fun. Throughout the journey, we’ve had the pleasure of visiting over 280 different schools nation-wide, meeting over 65,000 Teachers, Students and Parents along the way.

The Root Cause has seen changes in families beyond our expectations. We’re honoured that our work has been so inspirational that we now have an active network of Certified Instructors! Each of these wonderful Instructors have taken on our mission of Standing for Children’s Health, and have trained up to deliver Making Friends with Food by The Root Cause™ and The Mad Food Science Experience by The Root Cause™ in their local communities across Australia.

MEET BEL & LEARN ABOUT IN THE MEDIA

MEET OUR CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

 If you’ve ever thought to yourself: “I really should pack healthier lunch boxes but –”

  • I don’t know where to start!
  • I don’t have time!
  • Packing lunches is already too stressful!
  • My kids are fussy eaters!
  • I just put in what I know they will eat!

Then don’t worry – you are certainly not alone. You’ve come to the right place. We have the tools and resources to help you along your journey toward healthier choices.

Throughout our site you’ll find:

Blog & Recipes – This is where you’ll get tried and tested techniques, helpful articles and recipes for you to introduce to your family.

Education Programs: Find out about our in-school programs, online courses (here and here) and other exciting programs we’re working on to help you give your children their best health into adulthood.

Fun For Kids: Here you can get free activities, recipes, and fun experiments to do with your kids. Using these resources, you’ll be better able to start and continue healthy food conversations with your kids.

Australian Tour: Revisit The Smith’s tour around Australia, where The Root Cause bus took our message on the road right across the country.