Calcium supplements are only a quick fix to what could be a long term problem. If you’re worried that your child isn’t getting enough of their daily calcium requirements, then lets get to the root of the problem first. Whilst an insurance policy like calcium supplements appear safe, over-doing the supplements aren’t and you could […]
Would you like to have 12 different creative child friendly fish recipes to encourage your children to eat fish? In this article and podcast episode, I take you through 12 fantastic fish recipes that your kids will love. Worried about mercury and microplastics in fish recipes? I cover sources of fish rich in omega 3 […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Email | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play “11% of Londoners who undertake the school run regularly stop on the way home so that their children can have some dinner, nearly three times as outside London.” – see reference. Eating out as a family can spark joy when it’s a special occasion. Do it regularly and it’s a habit with […]
Written by Bahee Van de Bor, Paediatric Dietitian Spooning a bit of yoghurt onto my children’s breakfast cereal this morning, I realised how overwhelming choosing a children’s yoghurt is for parents. Outbursts from the media suggest that there are shocking amounts of sugar in children’s yoghurts. Should you be worried? And I bet you […]
What are tryptophan foods? In a nutshell, tryptophan is an amino acid, a building block used to make protein. It’s, therefore, no surprise that foods abundant in tryptophan are found in foods that provide protein. If you are wondering how tryptophan in protein foods can help you and your child sleep better, the secret lies […]
Let your teenage children discover the authentic way to glowing hair and skin. Contrary to popular belief, popping vitamin supplements won’t necessarily guarantee hair growth and thickness. So if you are tired of reading about vitamin supplements for hair that promise magical wonders from specialist ingredients that don’t work, you are probably right to ditch […]
Ruth Chubb Owner of Three Bears Cookery Club Bahee Van de Bor Children’s Dietitian “Would you like top tips for baking with your toddler? Then you will love this blog post from Ruth Chubb owner of Three Bears Cookery Club. Keep reading to find out her tips.” Cooking with your toddler plays such […]
/ ARE YOU CARB SMART? If you are pondering over this question then you need to read this blog post. Don’t have time? Save it. Bookmark it for later, and catch the replay of the Facebook Live on carbs. You’ll be glad you did, especially if you want to know the real truth about carbs. […]
A timeless question: How should you manage your toddler’s sugar cravings? It’s tempting to eliminate sugar entirely from your child’s diet, but today I’ll take you through a few steps on how to teach children to become a master of moderation. Believe it or not, children naturally regulate the amount of energy they need from […]
You may think that offering sweetened drinks is the only way to get your toddler to drink fluids but it isn’t. Here are seven tips that dietitians recommend you try that will help you get your toddler to drink water. 1 Role model Children mimic behaviour so make sure that you regularly drink water to […]