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Probiotics – What’s all the fuss about?
Many people these days are talking about our gut microbiome and the effect it is having on our health. We thought we would take the opportunity to explain a bit about probiotics and prebiotics and where they might help you, and your children with some common illnesses and discomforts. Probiotics Probiotics are "live microorganisms that, when administeredRead more
Teeth and Bones – The Importance of Calcium for Children of All Ages
Teeth Healthy teeth need a healthy jaw and healthy gums. Calcium and Phosphorus play a vital role in the formation and maintenance of healthy smiles for all children (and their parents). Calcium and phosphorus help to strengthen our teeth but they also help to strengthen our jaw bones to hold all of the teeth inRead more
How much milk after 12 months?
Your child has just turned one. They have been breast or bottle fed (or both), and you have now been told that they can start having regular cow's milk as a drink. Do you just replace their bottles/breastfeeds with a cup of milk? How much is too much dairy for a one year old? Many peopleRead more
Which yoghurt is best?
Yoghurt is a fantastic snack. It is a good source of protein, probiotics and it is low GI (glycaemic index). Low GI foods keep you fuller for longer! With the ever increasing range of yoghurts available in the fridge aisle, I am forever being asked which is the best one to choose. The answer isRead more
Diet and Constipation
Diet and Constipation Constipation is when a child has hard bowel movements or when they do not go to the toilet regularly. There is a large variation in what will be a ‘normal’ bowel motion from one child to the next and the only time you need to worry about the consistency or frequency of
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Tips to manage with a fussy eater
Juggling work and family life, and making sure there is always something nutritious on the table, or in the lunchbox, is a real challenge. Having a fussy eater can make that task even more challenging, and frustrating. In most cases, fussy eating is often just your child’s way of asserting their ability to make decisions
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Navigating Food Labels
Whether you need to avoid certain food ingredients due to allergies or intolerances, or you may just be trying to make the healthiest choices for your family, navigating food labels can be extremely overwhelming. In this article, we hope to help make it easier for you to find the products you are looking for, without
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