Cod liver oil is a nutrient-dense supplement made from the livers of several species of the cod fish.  It's an incredibly nutritious type of fish oil that supports the health of the immune system and integrity of the mucus membranes. Cod liver oil has an impressive nutritional profile that includes large amounts of vitamins A, D, and omega-3 fatty acids.  It has been used for centuries to promote immune system health and prevent rickets - a bone condition in children caused by lack of vitamin D. But the health benefits of cod liver oil may not end there. The powerful nutrient-dense...

Include protein rich foods in each meal or snack ✅ Protein helps to regulate your child's appetite and keep them feeling full for longer periods of time. ✅ Protein protects your muscle tissue and gives additional energy for fun and games. ✅ Protein foods include fish, seafood, poultry, meat, eggs, dairy, soy and legumes. ✅ Include one palm size portion of protein per meal and increase to two palms of tofu and tempeh.     Children's Nutritionist Approved Carbohydrates ✅ Starch carbohydrates have a high glycaemic index (GI) and other less valuable nutrients to the body. ✅ Bread, rice, past and cereals should be kept so two small servings...

ingredients ¼ cup of uncooked quinoa flakes ¾ cup of unsweetened almond milk ½ tablespoon of almonds, chopped ½ cup of fresh berries A pinch of ground cinnamon to serve method Soak quinoa flakes with ¼ cup almond milk overnight in the fridge. This speeds up the cooking time in the morning. Add soaked quinoa flakes to a small saucepan with the remaining ½ cup almond milk. Heat on low-medium heat until simmering, stirring regularly. Cook for approximately 5 to 6 minutes, or until the porridge is thickened, smooth and creamy. Serve topped with chopped almonds and your choice of berries. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.   Variations: Use rice milk instead of almond milk...

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 and...

Now we are not strangers to the building blocks of feeding our children a good meal throughout the day. Now familiarise yourself with the ingredients. Almond meal Also called ground almonds and is a healthy grain-free flour alternative to make cakes and biscuits or for crumbing meats and fish.  Ideally grind whole almonds as required in a food processor to avoid the fat in the nuts from going rancid if it has been exposed to light and/or heat. Almond butter (nut butter) These are ground almond paste and a wonderful substitute for butter.  Any nut can be round into a paste, they are a...

Organic food is more nutritious than ordinary produce because it is not sprayed with herbicides and pesticides.  It also contains more vitamins and minerals because of better farming practices.   The advantage of introducing organic food to children is to reduce chemicals in their diet that may interfere with the delicate balance between their immune system, gut and brain.  These communication pathways are still learning to talk with each other and chemicals may be likely to interfere with this conversation.  For most, the choice of going totally organic is not an option because of the expense.  However, because of increased demand, supermarkets...

  Below are examples on substituting healthier versions of a particular food. Limit these Healthy substitute Wheat flour Wholemeal spelt flour, coconut flour, quinoa flour Wheat pasta/spaghetti Soba noodles, rice noodles, spelt noodles, buckwheat noodles White rice Brown rice, basmati rice, wild rice Vegetable oil, sunflower oil, Soya bean oil, Canola oil, Corn oil, Grapeseed oil, Safflower oil Oil for cooking: Coconut oil, Olive oil, Rice bran oil Oil for pouring:  Flaxseed oil, Macadamia oil, Walnut oil (keep refrigerated) Margarine Butter, avocado, nut butters Table salt Sea Salt, Celtic salt Sugar Rice malt syrup, raw honey Refined sweet biscuits Make biscuits at home and substitute sugar with rice malt sugar Processed dry biscuits Natural wholemeal rice crackers, rice biscuits, wholemeal gluten...

We all want the very best for our children and that includes a good education which is an important building block for a fulfilling life. A wholesome lunch will ensure they can focus and concentrate in their afternoon lessons. Getting 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...

  After a long day away from home the afternoon snack is very important because this meal will tide them over to dinner time.  They are usually starving when they get home and their blood sugars can be low too, especially if they haven’t eaten enough protein with lunch or been too busy playing and not eaten at all.  This can be a danger zone when it comes to processed food because they will be craving sugary snacks.  The best idea is to get some protein into them to fill them up quickly.     After school tips ✅. Check their lunchbox to make sure...

  Western herbal medicine involves using plants and plant material to create medicines to help prevent or treat various illnesses. These materials may use some or all parts of a plant, such as flowers, roots, fruits, leaves, and bark.This modality emphasises the use of European and Native American herbs; however, herbs from other parts of the world are sometimes used as well.Traditional Western herbal medicine evolved mostly from the ancient Greeks, who were strongly influenced by Egyptian and Middle Eastern civilizations. Western herbal medicine also has roots in the indigenous practices of the British Isles and ancient Roman traditions. Well-known historical...

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