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 […]
Childrens Health
Grow your own vegetables: Delicious root vegetables
Do you grow your own vegetables? I’m passionate about showing kids where food comes from. Whether you have a window box with a couple of herbs or lettuces or a big back garden packed with rows of cabbages, broccoli and carrots, encouraging your children to get their hands dirty and start planting something is a […]
5 expert tips for weaning your baby without losing your marbles!
Imagine tasting food for the first time in your life… discovering all those new tastes and textures! It sounds amazing but babies don’t always see it that way. In fact very often, you’ll end up with a plate of pureed carrots spread artistically all over the kitchen table, not to mention the floor, walls, your […]
How to prevent the dreaded traveller’s tummy!
It’s high season for British holiday makers with thousands of us driving, sailing or jetting away in search of rest and relaxation. Unfortunately, for those of us with rather sensitive tummies, eating out on holiday can be like running a gauntlet of potential stomach upsets and poop emergencies! A colleague of mine recently returned from […]
Simple Picnic Food Ideas For Kids
With the summer holidays in full swing and the sunshine finally making a welcome appearance, it’s time to pack up a picnic and enjoy food and family time outdoors. My children love going on picnic adventures, it seems nothing is more exciting to a child than being able to eat their lunch outside, like a […]
The Telegraph, Aldi, and me – Growing the Olympic Champions of Tomorrow
As a leading nutrition expert, I often get invited to participate on a range of projects throughout the UK. When I was approached by The Telegraph and Aldi with the opportunity to provide British families with sensible nutritional advice, I was very excited to get involved. Every weekend, for the past few weeks, you would have […]