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 […]
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 […]
INGREDIENTS 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 400g lean mince 1 red onion, diced 2-3 fat garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste 2-3 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 medium aubergine, diced 1/2 medium red cabbage, chopped into small pieces 1 cup pre-cooked chickpeas 1 small bunch basil, roughly chopped Aubergine, Mince and Chickpea Stew This aubergine, mince […]
2 medium potatoes 1 large sweet potato 240g salmon fillets 200g haddock fillet 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 stem spring onion, chopped 1-2 tablespoons parsley and coriander, chopped 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds 1 heaped tablespoon corn flour Easy salmon and haddock fish cake recipe, that will […]
You say weaning is tricky. Between the internet overflowing with unchecked information, well-meaning relatives, neighbours and friends, I am not surprised that weaning onto high allergenic foods is confusing. The internet generally focuses on just about everything that you ‘should’ avoid, whilst friends may share what’s worked for them specifically. But here’s the problem […]
“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 […]
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 […]