Hidden veggies in meals such as spaghetti Bolognese or snacks like smoothies or muffins is a popular strategy for picky eaters, but does it work to expand your child's diet?
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There are so many benefits of meal planning, particularly with children, from saving time and reducing the stress at the dinner table.
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Often when we think macronutrients, we think energy, weight loss or muscle gain. But, carbohydrates, protein and fats are more than that, especially when it comes to our children.
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Starting your infant on solids is a fun time for any parent, but baby constipation is a common problem as a result. I remember clearly when my son struggled with constipation for several days and it was heartbreaking!
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Food texture aversion is very common amongst picky eaters, particularly those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. this can make introducing new foods very challenging for parents.
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Picky eaters often gravitate to white foods rejecting fresh fruit and veggies and many other wholefoods of colour. If you have a fussy eater, there are healthier options other than white bread and pasta that will take the stress away from mealtimes.
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With school back, a change of seasons ahead and the Coronavirus making headlines, supporting your child’s immunity with nourishing food is a great way to keep them well, free of sniffles and happy.
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Is your child's picky eating simply a way to exert their independence or do they have sensory food aversion?
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Transitioning from a diet of processed foods to a nutritious whole food lunch is likely to be met with resistance. Here are my top tips to help navigate the change.
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Snack or lunchbox fillers for most kids are what makes the lunch exciting! Here are 24 healthy snack ideas for your child’s lunchbox.
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Discover 13 nutritionist-approved healthier packaged snacks for your child’s lunchbox
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Sick of making the same school lunch every day? Try some of these healthy lunchbox ideas that ensure your child is ticking the nutrition boxes.
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To make a healthy lunchbox every day of the school year, being organised is essential. Here, I share my top tips on how to keep school lunchbox making stress free.
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My top self-care strategies for busy parents that will help you look after your own mental health and ensure you don't become the Grinch this Christmas.
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These healthy Christmas tips will help you navigate the holiday season without feeling like the Grinch.
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Supporting your baby’s gut microbiome can begin during pre-conception, continuing well into childhood. Here are 8 ways you can have a positive influence on your baby’s gut health.
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In this post, I answer common questions about egg allergy and giving your baby eggs when you are ready to start the journey of solid food.
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Could leaky gut be to blame for your child's tummy pain, food allergies and weak immune system? Here are some of the common symptoms of intestinal permeability in children.
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Probiotic supplements are not all created equal. In fact, there are vast differences between kids probiotics with some offering a therapeutic benefit and others being a huge waste of money.
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Antibiotics are an important medical treatment that has saved billions of lives worldwide but the overuse of antibiotics has devastating impacts on the gut microbiome, particularly that of a child's.
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