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Are snacks bad for me? We are often told that snacking is “bad” but it does not have to be. It is natural to feel hungry between meals from time to time. As with all food and drink, what is important is what you choose to eat, how much and how often you are having… Continue Reading Snack...

What are SMART goals? It is much easier to achieve something when we have something specific to aim for. The best way to do this is by setting SMART goals. This stands for: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time specific For example, if you eat chocolate every day on the way home from school,...

Why are rewards important? Rewards for children can be used for motivation and to encourage positive behaviours. They can be used to reinforce good behaviour, such as sitting at the table to eat, choosing healthy snacks or sticking to lifestyle goals. Rewards do not have to be expensive or time...

Nutrition is important for our mental health as well as our physical health. Following a healthy balanced diet can affect your mood in a positive way. Eat regular meals Aim for little and often. Your brain needs the right amount of nutrients regularly so that it can function properly. The brain...

Eating healthy and being active is very important to a child’s growth. Do you have children aged 1 to 5 years old? Come and join us for a free session helping you with information covering these topics: a healthy balanced diet age-appropriate portions food fussiness planning a packed lunch...

A cow’s milk and soya free diet involves the complete avoidance of cow’s milk and soya milk. This will be necessary if your child has, or is suspected to have, a cow’s milk and soya intolerance or allergy. Infant formula derived from goat’s milk is not suitable for infants under 12 months of...

The majority of weaning foods are low fat and can be used without restriction such as: All fruit and vegetables (avoid frying or adding oil or butter) apart from avocado and chipped potatoes Baby rice made with special feed or water Commercial baby foods allowed in normal amounts: Wet baby foods...

Minimal long chain fat diet Your child has been started on a minimal long chain fat (LCT) diet. The majority of dietary fats found in the foods we eat are long chain fats and should therefore be restricted in the diet. It is advised to check the nutritional label of manufactured food and use...