Do you feel confused about which dairy free milk you should choose for your toddler following a dairy free, milk free or plant-based diet? Perhaps you worry that it doesn’t contain enough protein and whether it should contain any vitamins and minerals. Or you are not sure how much plant drink your toddler should be […]
Dairy Free Banana Pancakes with Pumpkin “Food allergy, one tiny part of who your child is – it doesn’t define the whole him/her.” Are your kids ready to ease into Autumn? Being the season of pumpkins, I couldn’t resist sharing an easy practical and tasty dairy free banana pancakes recipe with you. Do you […]
16g fibre per 100g 5 µg selenium per 100g 35 µg folic acid per 100g 1.4 mg iron per 100g 0.9 mg zinc per 100g Mung beans recipes If you enjoy mung beans recipes then you probably love Asian/Indian style dishes or you follow a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Either way, mung beans are fantastic […]
“The biggest one for me was when the experts said that colostrum is enough until your milk comes in.” About Breastfeeding Since the year 2000, in the UK much more women initiated breastfeeding than ever before, but only a third continued beyond six weeks. What is it about breastfeeding that makes it difficult to […]
Grass eating vegans? Of course not. Here’s an expert guide on vegan diets. Vegan diets are all about saying yes to the right plant proteins than just saying no to meat, eggs and dairy. Veganism may call out your name but before jumping in, weigh up the risks and benefits. For an expert guide on what […]
The short answer is yes. Meat is not essential for growth, or for a long and healthy life. The secret behind a winning vegan diet is planning, planning and planning! Why is the vegan diet safe for children? Just the other day, a journalist from a well-known publication asked me to comment on vegan diets […]
One of the things that you ask me to help manage your child with food allergy are more recipes. My daughter Léa has recently discovered chocolate. This recipe has been inspired by her for you. It hits the sweet spot for an afternoon tea and can be modified to be higher in energy if your […]
Click here to download and print this infographic. Its free. Traditionally meat and chicken always sprung to mind when you thought of iron rich foods. Why? We know that it’s rich in high quality iron and you don’t need a large serving to meet daily iron target. But what about our fussy eaters who are […]
Perfect dhal is a lentil dish that is tasty, nutritious and a healthy recipe for your kids and the family. Not only is it rich in protein it is also a source of iron. With the addition of garlic, onions and turmeric, this recipe also provides sulphur rich amino acids and polyphenols. These are considered […]
Plant based diet discussed for World Food Day on Sunday 16th October. In support of this day, I wrote an article for Great Ormond Street Hospital on why you should include plant based proteins in your family’s diet. You will find the full article published here “Specialist Paediatric Dietitian Discusses the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet.” A […]