My job luckily allows me to deal with nutritional health globally, but I remain passionate about nutrition in Norwich, my home town. I frequently get involved with local health, family and medical groups showcasing cookery demonstrations and talks. These are always nutrition and health focused with a side of positive mental attitude. I’ve been concerned […]
Childrens Health
What Makes Fruit Appeal to Kids?
As a specialist in family health I work with a lot of parents and if there’s one question that comes up in my clinic again and again, it’s… “How can I get my children to eat more fruit?” So many mums and dads struggle to get their children to eat fruit, either as a snack […]
Should I buy my kids Easter eggs? A nutritionist’s view….
So I’ve had many people ask me this Easter… do you buy your kids Easter eggs? I guess people are interested in my view because I’m a Mum of two, but also a professional Nutritional Therapist, who talks a lot about the dangers of sugar. So in this blog post, I’m going to […]
The Ultimate Guide to Good and Bad Breakfasts
With all the talk in the press over the last few weeks about how bad so many cereals are for our children’s health, I thought it would be great time to really focus on what we’re feeding our kids first thing in the morning and what effect this all-important first meal of the day has […]
Healthy no-bake treats – let’s get more kids in the kitchen!
Does it feel like your children are constantly asking for snacks and treats? I know mine often do… so I like to have some quick healthy options the kids can help me make… without giving them loads of sugar or refined ingredients. These yummy treats are fun and easy to make… plus packed with the […]
Why are the government getting it so wrong with obesity?
This country, like many others in the world, is facing an obesity crisis. 60% of adults and over 30% of children are now overweight or obese. Despite these figures continuing to soar, in my professional opinion the UK government still hasn’t got it right when it comes to tackling obesity. In the fight against this […]