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You Hear "Eat Sweets Sometimes" - Three Things that Make this Possible 05 Apr 2019
Do you feel sweets are everywhere from the supermarket checkout to birthday parties? Before you know, it is Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Sweets can have a place in a healthy relationship with food and eating. A parent’s role is to help their child find this place. We know restricting these foods too much can lead to them becoming more desirable. On the other hand, too many sweet foods are not good for our health and make it hard to fit in more nourishing foods. Read more
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Baby Led Weaning Explained 18 Mar 2019
Using Baby Led Weaning (BLW) as a method to introduce solid food to your baby has been around for over a decade. It gained popularity following the release of the first book on the topic in 2008. Firstly, what is BLW? It is a way of introducing solids that allows babies to self-feed. In its most true form only the baby puts food in his or her mouth. A baby who is able to do this is developmentally ready for solids. BLW is offering your baby food from your family meals cut up into finger sized foods. Read more
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Eating Well for Pregnancy 14 Feb 2023
Are you pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Eating well during pregnancy is important for both you and your growing baby. But, did you know what you eat before becoming pregnant plays a role too. Read more
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Go Nuts - They're Nutritious and Delicious 28 Feb 2019
Nuts are naturally full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, protein and fibre and they’re delicious. This makes them a perfect snack food. A daily serve of nuts is about a small handful (30 grams). Dry roasted or raw nuts without added salt and sugar are the most nutritious choice. Read more
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Help My Child does not Eat Vegetables 21 Dec 2021
Do you worry that your child isn’t eating enough? Or doesn’t eat some foods? If so, you’re not alone. We know parents want to give their children the best start. It’s easy to get caught up in what your child is or isn’t eating. The long-term goal is for your child to have a healthy relationship with all food. Foods like vegetables have an important role in nourishing our bodies. But they are only one part of the variety of foods we eat for health. Read more