Potassium like all other minerals has a specific role in the body and works alongside other nutrients to support our optimal health. The World Health Organisation published recommendations for both adults and children in 2012, suggesting an increase in potassium rich foods may reduce the risk of cardiovascular […]
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The Food Teachers View from Qatar: Promoting Health in the Battle against Obesity
Visiting Doha in Qatar to see first hand how a country are working to address their alarmingly high rates of obesity and diabetes was an amazing experience. The launch of a Healthy Food Initiative at the 7th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (#QIFF2016) was one example […]
Get Childhood Constipation Moving!
Childhood constipation is extremely common and depending on criteria used it is believed to affect between 5-30% of the child population. Symptom based criteria includes reduction of bowel movements, faecal incontinence and a change of stool consistency. Individuals can have very different bowel times but optimal transit […]
The importance of Fibre
The latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey data (2014) highlighted the lack of fibre consumed in the UK diet. With recommendations to increase our current intakes it’s useful to know a little about why it’s important, the role it plays and how to increase consumption in […]
Bad behaviour- can nutrition affect their concentration & behaviour?
The foods we eat can have a huge impact on how we feel and behave, which can be much more apparent in children. Understanding factors that can support optimal concentration and behaviour such as planning for a well balanced diet high in nutrients and reducing factors, which may […]
NEWS: Nutrition Know How for Nannies
Following a string of national talks and events The Food Teachers latest Nutrition Know How course focused on support for local nannies in Hertfordshire
24 local nannies gave up their Saturday morning this week to learn about the importance of nutrition for growing children. The 3 […]
Get Creative Making Edible Gifts
Whether it’s the weekend or the holidays planning some creative time can be great fun for both adults and children. Friends and family often love receiving home made gifts and if they are edible and healthy they’re bound to be a hit.
This is a […]
Should my child have the nasal spray flu vaccine?
I have been asked this question by several clients and fellow Mums recently as the autumn/winter NHS childhood vaccination programme begins. The nasal spray flu vaccine is being rolled out initially for all children aged two, three and four and children in years one and two […]
Boost their Immunity for Winter
As we prepare ourselves for winter, it’s that time of year when boosting our child’s immunity becomes hot topic. As their immune systems are developing and their body is going through a huge ‘learning curve’, their systems can be tested by a wide range of different […]
A Healthy Childhood – 1920’s Style
The modern world is overloaded with information and advice about all aspects of how to live. We can readily access research, our lives are filled with many distractions and the pressure to compete and succeed has become entrenched. Alongside all of these changes our diets have altered and […]
All bunged up?
It’s that time of year when everyone you speak to seems to have a cold or infection, has had one or is still struggling to shift it alongside that horrid excess mucus build up. It may be beneficial to avoid certain foods during this time and increase […]
Eat and Play for Sleep
Children and sleep, or to be more specific a lack of sleep, is a common topic for discussion. The accumulative effects of poor sleep can be significant for a growing child. A stress response in the body triggered by a lack of sleep can create a cycle of […]