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Here’s a fantastic breakfast filled with resistant starch to support your child’s mood, skin, blood sugars & gut!
Would you like a recipe for a breakfast that is going to support your child's blood sugars, their mood & feed their healthy gut microbiome? Try these overnight oats!
How much Protein should my child be eating? (Hint: it could be more than you think!)
How much protein does your child need? Hint: it may be more than you think! Most children & teen's actually require more protein per kilo of body weight than an adult!
Are you ready for a game-changer breakfast?
One that gives your kids a serve of green vegetables, is high in protein, contains healthy fats & is gluten free? Not only that, it tastes delicious & generally pleases even the fussiest eaters?!
The BEST healthy choc chip chickpea cookies!
My kids couldn't believe these were made from chickpeas!
Picky Eating Support
Ok, so this article is a bit of a doozy, so grab a cup of tea and sit down, because this month we’re heading into the dreaded world of picky eating!
How to Pack a Healthy, Wholefood Lunchbox
s our kids return to school this week, for many of us, that means a return to lunchbox making. This year, we’ll pack around 200 lunchboxes, per child (give or take a few; I’m definitely partial to a canteen order once a week!).
Looking after your child's mental health in lockdown (& beyond!)
Did you know that an estimated 14% of children aged between 4 & 17 experience mental health disorders? As a clinical nutritionist who works mainly with children, what I’m hearing from parents right now is that they’re concerned about the effect the pandemic is having on their children’s mental health.
Why I Don't Recommend BPA-free Plastic
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a component found in some types of plastic, including food & drink containers, baby bottles, children's toys & the lining of some canned food. Research has shown that BPA can leech from the plastic into whatever it comes into contact with, especially under heat.
Nutritional Support for your Teenage Daughter's Hormonal Health & Menstrual Cycle
Most girls will enter puberty between the ages of 8 to 13 years old. It can be an overwhelming, and/or exciting time in a young girls life; it's a good time to discuss what to expect with your daughter before she experiences changes in her body.