Childhood allergy is becoming increasingly common in the UK with 50% of children being affected. Food allergy symptoms can be wide ranging and for many they can be life threatening (e.g. anaphylaxis). As a parent it’s vital to work with your child’s teachers and carers […]
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What’s Magnesium got to do with it?
Magnesium is one of the most prevalent minerals within our bodies and is vital for in excess of 300 biochemical reactions. It’s required for so many reasons but namely to maintain nerve and muscle function, support our immunity, heart function, bone strength, blood sugar balance, sleep and […]
Will my Child choose to eat that?
Hilarious reasons children refuse to eat food has recently become hot topic. This source of amusement and frustration for many parents has been indulged by social media in many ways including an Instagram account aptly named #MyKidsCantEatThis, which since it’s inception in April 2015 has already grown […]
Lemon Lavender Cookies
An amazing zesty flavour with a hint of calming lavender make these gluten and wheat free cookies taste delicious. So easy to make and a great opportunity to introduce children to the benefits of plants.
Ingredients (6 servings):
220g […]
Teaching Children to Eat Well
As parents and carers, we are hugely aware of the fundamental importance of feeding our children nutritious healthy food but expecting children to conform with this ideal is not always as straightforward as one would hope. Having a toolbox of strategies to draw on can be invaluable in […]
What’s Zinc got to do with it?
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that has a number of important functions in the body and having low levels may have a significant impact on our health and well-being. Zinc is important for our growth and development, optimal immune function, wound healing, tissue repair and is […]
Can Nutrition Help Nightmares/Night Terrors?
Children’s sleep patterns are a regular topic for discussion in my clinic and when I’m with other mums. Disturbed sleep is a key area of concern for many parents with children often waking throughout the night having experienced night terrors or nightmares. These experiences can upset […]
Lime & Avocado Mousse
This is a super simple and quick dairy-free pudding, which is light, nutritious and delicious.
Avocados are a rich source of beneficial mono saturated oils, which are thought to contribute to our circulatory health and joints. Their high levels of antioxidants and their anti-inflammatory properties are […]
Coco-Choc Mousse
This is a super simple and quick dairy-free pudding, which is light, silky and delicious.
It also works well in packed lunches as nut free too.
Read all about the potential benefits of Chocolate
Ingredients (6 servings):
400 ml […]
Feed your child’s teeth!
Latest statistics from the 2013 Children’s Dental Health Survey for England, Wales and Northern Ireland have found a reduction in the number of cavities in children’s teeth but almost half of 15-year-olds have some decay. Though it is fantastic that a reduction has been […]
Child Friendly Liver Pate
Liver is a powerhouse of nutrients and a child friendly recipe makes it accessible!
Packed with iron and B12 important for healthy blood cells and for providing energy. It’s also a great source of protein and Vitamin A supporting immunity as well as our skin and eyes […]
The Power of the Cauliflower
Many foodies have suggested that cauliflower should be recognised as the latest “superfood”. For the last few years it has barely had a mention alongside other brassica vegetables such as kale, cabbage and broccoli. All things green seem to have taken the limelight, though cauliflower is also a […]