Pantothenic acid is commonly referred to as the anti-stress vitamin and also helps relieve irritability and anxiety. It’s involved in the production of neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine that helps to boost memory and regulate the nervous system. B5 is also required for energy production, fat...
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...
These breakfast muffins are the ideal way to serve your child a healthy breakfast on the run and they make the perfect snack too. Ingredients 2 free-range eggs, whisked 2 bananas, mashed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 21⁄2 cups rolled oats 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons coconut,...
Dealing with picky eaters can be frustrating and experts believe as many as 50 percent of children are fussy when it comes to trying new foods, so you are not alone. It's very important to remain calm and keep offering food even when it's rejected...
Recipe to Support Children's Health Here’s a favourite banana Popsicle recipe that can be served as a healthy children’s breakfast or perfect snack. Ingredients 1 banana½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon chia seeds1 tablespoon tahini½ cup baby spinach leaves1 tablespoon honey2 cups full cream coconut milk Method Add all ingredients to...
Recipe to Support Children's Health Pineapple is a rich source of vitamin C and the B group vitamins. They are also high in dietary fibre to help keep your children’s gut health in tip-top shape tosupport optimal children’s immune function. Ingredients ½ small pineapple1 cup coconut water Method Add all...
Ingredients 1½ cups rolled oats or “oat flakes” or quinoa flakes 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 large ripe bananas 4 tbsp melted coconut oil ¼ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup chopped medjool dates ¼ cup chopped dried mango ½ cup chocolate chips Makes 8 Bars Method Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch...
To Dairy or Not To Dairy? Whilst avoiding dairy has never been easier or tastier, some may be avoiding it due to an underlying issue within their body, such as poor digestive health, intolerance or allergy. Diary Intolerance symptoms include: bloating cramping diarrhea skin issues Dairy Free Smoothie Recipe Ingredients 1 frozen banana ½...
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...
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...