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20 Jul

Almonds are a healthy snack for kids to enjoy, but their hard texture can make them difficult to chew and digest. Activating nuts simply means they are soaked in water to soften them so they are easier to eat. This process can also increase your child's ability to absorb some of the nutrients contained within the nuts. Nuts are a good source of fibre, protein and healthy fats, as well as an excellent source of vitamin E, manganese and magnesium. How to Soak & Toast the nuts Soaking and activating nuts is very easy to do at...

12:33 / Children's General Health / Healthy Eating / Recipes
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05 Jul

Iron is a mineral that is involved in brain development and infants with an iron deficiency test lower in cognitive function and motor skills.  Whilst still in their mother's womb, newborn babies absorb enough iron from their mother's blood to sustain them for the first 6 months of life.  But once have your infant reaches 6 months of age their stores start to naturally dwindle.  Between the ages of 7 to 12 months babies require 11 milligrams of iron a day - more than a adult male.  And because infants and children consume small amounts at mealtimes, it is imperative every mouthful...

00:07 / Brain Health / Healthy Eating
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15 Jun

There are many varieties of milk available and choosing the healthiest type of milk to suit your child can be confusing. Whether you're looking beyond cows milk for health reasons or you would like to experiment with plant based alternatives available, you may well wonder which is the best type of milk to feed your child. Most kids when past weaning should avoid milk altogether because all their nutritional requirements is provided by the food they eat. In the initial stages of changing from one type of milk to another, slowing start dilating the regular milk...

04:18 / Gut Health / Healthy Eating / Skin Health
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12 Jun

When your infant is approximately 6 months old (but not before 4 months) they will start to give you signs they are interested in food and ready to move to solids, this usually happens alongside the arrival of their teeth.  They may display their new found interest in food by either watching what you eat, trying to grab your food or they are hungrier in between their milk feeds, especially if they want extra at night. Follow these handy tips to help you at this important time in your infant's development - preparation is the key! 13 tips to support your...

20:48 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Healthy Eating / Weaning for Optimal Health
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12 Jun

Strawberries top the "Dirty Dozen" list yet again according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). This list is published each year to rank popular fruit and vegetables based on their pesticide contamination. They found that conventional, non organic strawberries were found to have an astounding 22 pesticide residues. EWG emphasises studies show that pesticides in high concentration can lead to health problems, especially in young children. Roundup, created by the chemical giant Monsanto is the most widely used weed killer. It's sprayed on everything from tiny flower beds, school grounds, parks, gardens to vast fields of crops. Roundup is...

20:21 / Chemical-Free Home / Healthy Eating / Weaning for Optimal Health
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11 Jun

Comfort food doesn’t get any better than this, a bowl of nourishing chicken soup. Also known as ‘Jewish’ penicillin, this hearty soup will boost the immune system and is the perfect remedy if your child is suffering from a cold or struggling with recurring infections. Ingredients 2 cups good quality chicken stock or bone broth1/2 cup cooked brown or basmati rice1 egg, beaten1/2 cup frozen peas or corn3 garlic cloves, shredded1 cup cooked chicken, shreddedSea salt and pepper to taste Method Add the chicken stock and rice to a medium sized saucepan and bring to the boil stirring frequently until rice is cooked.Reduce the heat to simmer...

21:06 / Healthy Eating / Immune Health / Recipes
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28 May

The amount of sugar consumed by children is at it's highest levels in history. This can mostly be attributed to the enormous increase in processed food and sugary drinks lining the supermarket shelves. Sugar is included as an ingredient in most pre-packaged, processed and junk food and drinks and it's insidious. As a result, as our children's sugar consumption has increased, so has their rates of common childhood illness, including obesity with 1 in 4 children now classified as overweight or obese. Sugar tantrums If you notice that your child’s temperament changes throughout the day, beginning with their adorable...

04:16 / Children's General Health / Healthy Eating
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27 May

Bolognese sauce is full of goodness and flavour and a firm family favourite in most households. The beauty with this recipe is its rich in fibre thanks to the added vegetables and beans to support friendly bacteria living in your child's gut. Ingredients 1 kg good quality minced beef2 400g tin cannellini or borlotti beans, drained and rinsed1 onion, finely chopped1 leek, white part only, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 carrots, peeled and grated2 zucchinis, peeled and grated1 clove garlic, crushed1 400g can chopped tomatoes1 cup gluten free vegetable stock or Gut Healing Bone Broth Pinch of sea saltPepper to taste Method Heat...

08:44 / Healthy Eating / Recipes
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25 May

Try these super easy healthy banana pancakes and the ripest banana's will make a sweeter pancake. Serve them either on their own or with fresh fruit and a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup. You could also add vanilla extract and cinnamon to the batter. Also for a fluffy pancake add a pinch of bicarb of soda INGREDIENTS 1 ripe banana 1 free-range egg 2 tablespoons flour of choice METHOD Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.Add the egg and flour and whisk until well combined and set aside for 5 minutes.Lightly spray a frying pan with oil and add spoonfuls...

01:39 / Children's General Health / Healthy Eating / Recipes
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