Did you know that what your children eat, right from their first few months of life, can actually have a major impact on their health and the way they eat as adults? What a responsibility! Now we all know that parenting is a tough job, but surprisingly, feeding your family a good diet doesn’t have to […]
Childrens Health
When did sugar become so normal?
As humans, our relationship with sugar has changed dramatically in the last 100 years. Rather than being an indulgent treat for a special occasion, it’s become an everyday thing… with many of us using fast foods and sugary treats to replace real food in our rapid paced lives. Since when did sugar become so normal? […]
Nutrition in Norwich, how I’m spreading the word
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 […]
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 […]