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Latest News from The Children’s Naturopath

18 Sep

Most kids love pancakes and these pancakes are a super healthy and easy to cook making them a delicious choice for breakfast.  Eggs are high in protein to build strong muscles and keep your child feeling full.  The also contain lots of fibre to support children’s gut health and a robust children’s immune system. Ingredients 1 ripe banana1 free-range egg2 tablespoons flour of choice Method Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.Add the egg and mix into to the banana until well combine then add the flour and whisk until smooth and set aside for 5 minutes.Lightly spray a frying pan with olive...

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18 Sep

Healthy children can’t resist these little biscuits, they are brimming with nutrition and deliciousness.   Ingredients 1 banana, mashed ¾ cup rolled oats 3 tablespoons peanut butter (or nut butter of choice) 1 tablespoon good quality honey   Method Preheat oven to 180oC (350oF) and line a baking tray with baking paper. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix together. Scoop tablespoons of mixture and form into balls and place on the baking tray and flatten slightly. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes and allow to cool on the baking tray and then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an air tight tin. Makes: 10 cookies Fiona's Tip:...

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18 Sep

Making your own muesli allows you to purchase good quality fresh ingredients.  You can vary the recipe to suit the family taste buds.   Ingredients ½ cup flaxseeds 1 cup almonds, slivered, chopped or flaked 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup walnuts, chopped ½ cup dried apple or goji berries 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla essence Add either 1 kg traditional oats or for gluten free muesli use rolled quinoa or rice flakes   Method In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Store in a cool place in an air tight container with a tight fitting. Naturopathy Can Help With the Following Childhood Conditions Fiona provides tailored health plans based on...

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18 Sep

French toast is a great way to disguise eggs if your child doesn’t like eating them on their own.  Eggs are high in vitamin D which supports a robust children’s immune system making them an excellent choice to include in your healthy children’s meals.  Buy organic or free-range eggs if possible.   Ingredients 1 slice of gluten-free wholemeal bread 1 free-range egg, beaten 1/3 cup milk of choice ½ teaspoon cinnamon, optional   Method Heat a small amount of butter in a frying pan. Beat the egg in a shallow dish. Dip the bread into the mixture and cover both sides thoroughly with the mixture. Let the excess mixture drip off the...

09:20 / Recipes
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18 Sep

Who says you can’t have biscuits for breakfast!  These nutritious gut friendly ingredients are a bowl of goodness made into delicious biscuits the whole family will love.   Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup almond meal ½ cup coconut, shredded or desiccated 2/3 cup good quality honey or maple syrup 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/3 cup dried fruit (sultanas, currents, apricots or goji berries) 1/3 cup seeds (pumpkin, sesame or sunflower) ½ cup coconut oil or olive oil, lightly flavoured   Method Preheat oven to 180oC (350oF) and line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Add all the ingredients together in a large bowl and mix together...

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14 Sep

Healthy kids will love these gorgeous raspberry bliss balls.  They are deliciously quick to make and the perfect snack for the fussiest of eaters.  Raspberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C, antioxidants and dietary fibre and other essential nutrients.  They freeze well so double up the mix because they won’t last long.   Ingredients ½ cup frozen raspberries 1 cup almonds (nut-free option use GF rolled oats) 1 cup desiccated coconut plus extra for rolling 1 tablespoon cold-pressed coconut oil 2 tablespoon maple syrup or raw honey     Method Grind the nuts (or oats) in a food processed until smooth. Add the remainder of the ingredients and mix until combined. Roll...

08:57 / Recipes
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14 Sep

These crunchy slices of goodness are the perfect snack and incredibly easy to make and serve healthy children.  The addition of the hint of cinnamon alongside the nuttiness offered by the muesli makes these irresistible.   Ingredients 3 cups muesli ½ cup desiccated coconut 3 free-range eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup honey     Method Preheat oven to 160oC (325oF). In a bowl combine all the ingredients until mixed through. Spoon into a baking tin lined with baking paper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack and cut into bars.   Makes: 14 bars   Fiona's Tip:  This recipe can be adapted to suite your...

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14 Sep

Healthy children won’t resist these little bikkies - they are brimming with nutritional deliciousness. Ingredients 1 banana, mashed ¾ cup rolled oats 3 tablespoons peanut butter (or nut butter of choice) 1 tablespoon good quality honey   Method Preheat oven to 180oC (350oF) and line a baking tray with baking paper. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix together. Scoop tablespoons of mixture and form into balls and place on the baking tray and flatten slightly. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes and allow to cool on the baking tray and then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an air tight tin. Makes: 10 cookies   Fiona's Tip: ...

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06 Sep

Your gut is where you absorb all the nutrients to power your body, making a healthy digestive system central to your overall health. But did you know that there are close to 2 kg worth of bacteria in your gut? That’s literally billions of tiny micro-organisms living and growing in your gut right now – collectively called gut ‘microbiota’. These beneficial bacteria encourage healthy digestion and support an efficient immune system, keeping any undesirable bacteria at minimal levels. However, if the numbers of undesirable bacteria begin to outweigh the beneficial bacteria this can lead to digestive symptoms such as constipation, wind...

01:57 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Probiotics
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06 Sep

Children’s ADHD is a common childhood disorder that affects approximately 10% of children.  These kids experience persistent and developmentally inappropriate levels of behaviour that can continue into adulthood.  Children with childhood ADHD may know what is expected of them but have trouble following through because they are overactive and can’t focus long enough to complete a task. Symptoms of children’s ADHD vary and are sometimes difficult to recognise.  A common sign of children’s ADHD is an inability to identify other people’s needs and desires, they can interrupt others when they are talking and have trouble waiting their turn in the classroom. ...

01:42 / Children's Health Conditions
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