It has been said that we make over 200 decisions a day about food and the answer can’t always be ‘yes’. As parents we set boundaries to help children feel and be safe. Sticking to them can feel tricky in the moment (especially if tantrums result). As the parent/carer you decide  whether or not your child is offered the food they’ve asked for. How do you say ‘no’ to your child and reduce food nagging? Read more

Children are born able to let us know when they are hungry and when they are satisfied. They are also able to adjust the amount and type of food they eat depending on what their body needs. If left to do its job, our bodies will keep being able to regulate our food intake as we grow. Unfortunately, lots of things can get in the way of this happening. Parents, peers, school and the media give children (often well-meaning) messages about food and the way bodies should look. How do we support a child to trust what their body is telling them? Read more

Summer has hit but along with this comes the risk of more food poisoning. Warmer weather means the bad food bugs multiply faster and food goes off much quicker. Young children, pregnant women and older people are more likely to get food poisoning. Read more

Are you awaiting the arrival of a new baby, returning to work or looking for ways to manage getting a meal on the table? Eating well is part of taking care of yourself and your family. It can help you feel better and have the energy to do what you need to do. Stocking up the freezer with home cooked meals can help. Buy a selection of reusable freezer safe containers and start cooking. Some people find it easier to have a big cook up on weekends for the week or weeks ahead. Another option is make a bigger amount when you cook dinner and freeze the extra. When you reheat the meal, serve with some salad or steamed vegetables. Some foods freeze better than others do. Read more for food ideas and tips

During pregnancy and breastfeeding more iodine is needed for the development of baby’s brain and nervous system. Not enough iodine can lead to learning problems and affect physical development and hearing in babies and children. Iodine is an important nutrient that we need in very small amounts for a healthy thyroid and growth and development. As our bodies can only store small amounts of iodine, we need to eat foods high in iodine regularly. Read more