0
  • No products in the cart.
Total:$0.00
24 Aug

Iron is an essential nutrient that the body uses to produce hemoglobin - the protein in red blood cells that helps the blood carry oxygen to all the other cells in the body. Breast-fed babies usually get enough iron from their mother’s milk, while infants fed with formula should receive iron-fortified formula. Once your infant is weaned you will need to make sure they are receiving adequate amounts of iron rich foods in their diet. Iron is essential for the following functions ✅. Supplying the body with oxygen ✅. Muscle metabolism ✅. Maintaining connective tissue ✅. Physical growth ✅. Nerve development ✅. Cell functioning ✅. Producing some hormones       Iron-deficiency =...

06:37 / Children's General Health / Healthy Baby / Healthy Eating
0 Likes
24 Aug

Prebiotic foods are high in special types of fibre that feed the friendly bacteria living in the gut and support digestive health. They promote the increase of friendly bacteria in the gut, help with various digestive problems and even work to boost the immune system. Prebiotic foods have also been shown to improve metabolic health and even help prevent certain diseases. However, some of the fiber content of these foods may be altered during cooking, so try to consume them raw rather than cooked. Do yourself and your gut bacteria a favor by eating plenty of these prebiotic foods.   My Top prebiotic foods kids will...

05:48 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Healthy Eating / Immune Health
0 Likes
23 Aug

The gluten free, casein free (GFCF) diet has been shown to be helpful for individuals with allergies to these particular foods and specifically in the management of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Proteins found in grain and dairy products, known as gluten and casein respectively, are believed to be poorly broken down in the digestive tracts in some people. When these proteins are not digested properly they can be absorbed intact into blood circulation. These proteins can affect the brain by crossing the blood-brain barrier and binding to opioid receptors. This can affect mood, concentration, mental performance and pain tolerance (i.e....

10:07 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Healthy Eating
0 Likes
23 Aug

ELIMINATION PHASE To trial the low FODMAP diet, all high-FODMAP foods need to be eliminated or ‘Rested’ from the diet for at least two weeks, until there has been a significant reduction in symptoms. Relevant symptoms should be monitored and recorded using my Food & Symptom Diary on a daily basis. Read What are FODMAPS to get a detailed list of foods in each FODMAP category that should be avoided. Where quantities are given, these foods should be avoided only above the given dose. Many alternative foods can be consumed while following a low FODMAP diet, which I have listed...

03:25 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Healthy Eating
0 Likes
23 Aug

“FODMAP” is the acronym for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols, a group of short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols (polyols). These nutrients are ubiquitous in the diet.   The key FODMAPs are: ✅ Oligosaccharides - such as fructans/ fructo-oligosaccharides (found in grains and vegetables) and galactans/galacto-oligosaccharides (found in legumes). ✅ Disaccharides - such as lactose (found in milk). ✅ Monosaccharides - such as fructose (found in fruit). ✅ Polyols - such as sorbitol (found in sweetened products).   WHAT EFFECT DO FODMAPS HAVE IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM? Susceptible children can experience intestinal symptoms from ingestion of FODMAPs for a number of reasons: ✅ The carbohydrates are not well absorbed into...

02:47 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Healthy Eating
0 Likes
22 Aug

  Why feed your child a breakfast cereal that has less nutritional value than the cardboard box it is stored in? Avoiding the popular highly processed breakfast cereals that line the supermarket shelves is the first step in supporting the health of your child’s gut and immune system.  Many parents would be horrified to know that many of the top selling breakfast cereals are full of sugar, artificial flavours and colours and can contain as much sugar as a packet of chips.  In fact, you would be better off eating the cereals cardboard box. Replacing these highly processed cereals with a wholefood option...

05:52 / Children's General Health / Healthy Eating
0 Likes
22 Aug

  A wholesome lunch will ensure they can focus and concentrate in their afternoon lessons. Throwing together a healthy lunch that you know your child will enjoy can be the vain of parent’s life.  It can be easy to fall into the trap of not putting much thought into your child’s lunch especially with the mad rush to get out the door each morning. For a growing child, placing just as much emphasis on what you are going to feed your child for lunch is just as important as the decision you make regarding a wholesome dinner.  You wouldn’t feel happy...

03:56 / Children's General Health / Healthy Eating / Recipes
0 Likes
22 Aug

  We are constantly exposed to foreign bodies from the environment, with the respiratory system, digestive system and skin all providing a barrier to protect us from the outside world. Ordinarily, the immune system does an amazing job detecting these foreign bodies and neutralising them so that they do not cause harm to our body. However, for some kids, their immune system has an abnormal response that causes unwanted symptoms. When this happens we refer to these substances as ‘allergens’. Fortunately, with targeted treatment, the allergic process can be modified, helping your child to become less reactive to substances they have always...

03:01 / Children's General Health / Immune Health / Probiotics
0 Likes
21 Aug

If you want to substitute traditional white flour in your favourite recipes, the following guide will help you. Please note, it's not always easy to swap around flour alternatives. In some recipes you may need a little more liquid. If the mixture needs thickening, you may need to add addition starch such as cornstarch, arrowroot powder or tapioca. Have fun experimenting with your recipes and use the following as a loose guideline.   For every 1 cup of white flour, substitute with the following...

04:03 / Children's General Health / Healthy Baby / Healthy Eating / Recipes
0 Likes
21 Aug

Here is an easy way to substitute eggs if your child is allergic or needs to avoid them. Please note, if a recipe requires more than two eggs, these substitutes will not be as effective.   CHIA SEEDS 1 tablespoon (15ml) chia seeds + 4 tablespoons (60ml) water = 1 egg Allow to rest for 10 minutes   GROUND FLAXSEEDS 1 tablespoon (15ml) ground flaxseeds + 3 tablespoons = 1 egg Allow to rest for 10 minutes   Banana 1/2 medium banana = 1 egg   Applesauce 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened apple sauce = 1 egg   Naturopathy Can Help With the Following Childhood Conditions Fiona provides tailored health plans based on a multitude of factors relevant...

03:51 / Children's General Health / Healthy Baby / Healthy Eating / Recipes
0 Likes

Kids Health Club

Memberships coming soon.

Only $10 monthly.