Enjoy making and eating homemade goodies this festive season, but with my 3 top tips it can be a little more nutritious. 1 Pick a lower sugar recipe I’m always on the lookout for healthier recipes and at this time of year we love mince pies in our house so I found a …
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Waiting for your child’s fussy eating to get better may unfortunately mean that your child’s eating actually gets worse over time Have you concerns about your child(ren)’s eating in terms of The same foods being repeatedly eaten; An unbalanced diet usually with lots of carbohydrates; Missing food groups usually with little or no vegetables and …
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This is an example of one Mum with a fussy eater, who I started working with recently. Lets call her Mary and she has 3 kids, aged 10, 8 and 6. What kind of foods do you like to eat? I’m a healthy eater myself and love to eat. Fuelling the body and good nutrition is very …
How to choose school lunch boxes and bottles for children There are so many options for school lunch boxes and water bottles that it can be a bit confusing. So I have compiled some of the factors I recommend when choosing a school lunch box and bottle for children. Easy to open When …
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You may wonder if your child is a fussy eater, whether their eating is too limited or perhaps not limited enough to seek expert advice. To help answer this, here’s just an example of a typical day’s food and drink for one preschooler, when I first met his mum (courtesy of ‘M.’ in Galway).
What causes fussy eating in toddlers and children? It maybe one cause or possibly a combination of causes. It can be difficult to know how to help a fussy eater until you get to the cause of what is going on. What are the top causes of fussy eating in children? 1. Iron …
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Eskimo-3 One of the best children’s supplements is Eskimo-3, an essential fat supplement. Essential fats These essential fats are needed by the body (eg like Vitamin C) but cannot be made by the body, and therefore must be consumed (from your diet or supplements). The most important of these essential fats are omega 3s. Omega-3s …
How to encourage children to eat vegetables is a challenge for many of us parents. Take a look at my 9 expert tips on how to encourage children to eat more vegetables and you could soon see positive changes. Eating right is a skill that children need to practise, just like learning to cycle a bike or …
Is my child’s eating just a phase? Many of us worry about our child’s eating and are unsure how best to handle the challenges of a child’s eating. The first 3-4 years of life are particularly important to set the foundation for long-term eating throughout life. This is particularly with regard to how varied a …