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Can you harness nutrition to battle the sick season with your kids?

Children (3 - 12 years)

Can you harness nutrition to battle the sick season with your kids?
Can specific supplements boost your child’s immunity?
The Hidden Tooth Decay Epidemic – How to Protect Your Child’s Teeth

Children (3 - 12 years)

The Hidden Tooth Decay Epidemic – How to Protect Your Child’s Teeth
Tooth decay remains the leading cause of hospital admissions for children aged 5 to 9
Are allergies during childhood linked to the gut microbiome?

Baby (3 - 12 months)

Are allergies during childhood linked to the gut microbiome?
Food allergies and allergic conditions are increasing among children in the UK.
The Milk Ladder

Children (3 - 12 years)

The Milk Ladder
Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in young children.
Can eating fish make your child kinder?

Children (3 - 12 years)

Can eating fish make your child kinder?
How to incorporate oily fish into your child's diet for their physical and emotional health
Alcohol and Breastfeeding, is it Safe?

Breastfeeding

Alcohol and Breastfeeding, is it Safe?
Breastfeeding mothers can safely enjoy occasional, moderate alcohol consumption when following proper precautions.
Best Foods To Improve Gut Health In Children

Food and Nutrition

Best Foods To Improve Gut Health In Children
Boosting your child's gut health can improve digestion and strengthen their immunity. Keep reading for easy tips!
Why Does My Child Love Beige Food?

Food and Nutrition

Why Does My Child Love Beige Food?
Practical tips for parents to maximise the nutritional value of these beige foods to support growth.
Is Tap Water Safe for Your Family to Drink?

Baby (3 - 12 months)

Is Tap Water Safe for Your Family to Drink?
Tap water in the UK undergoes stringent treatment and is safe to drink, passing 99.97% of quality tests.
The Truth About Commercial Baby Food and Pouches

Food and Nutrition

The Truth About Commercial Baby Food and Pouches
The truth about baby food and pouches. Exposing marketing tricks, nutrition concerns, and tips for smarter feeding choices
Sugar, Diet, and Breastfeeding: What to Know

Breastfeeding

Sugar, Diet, and Breastfeeding: What to Know
Your diet affects both you and your baby while breastfeeding, your sugar intake can influence your baby’s body levels.
How Do You Know If Your Child Is Allergic or Intolerant to a Food?

Food and Nutrition

How Do You Know If Your Child Is Allergic or Intolerant to a Food?
The difference between food allergies and intolerances, outlines symptoms to look out for, and provides guidance on diagnosis.
Caffeine and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

Breastfeeding

Caffeine and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know
Moderate caffeine intake whilst breastfeeding is generally considered safe.
Antibiotics and Probiotics for Children – What’s the Story?

Food and Nutrition

Antibiotics and Probiotics for Children – What’s the Story?
Discover how probiotics can play a key role in your child’s digestive health, especially after taking antibiotics.
Breastfeeding and Nutrition: How to Support Your Body and Baby

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding and Nutrition: How to Support Your Body and Baby
The right breastfeeding nutrition helps mums stay healthy while nourishing their baby, ensuring both thrive.
When Is It More Than Picky Eating?

Food and Nutrition

When Is It More Than Picky Eating?
How can you determine if your child’s eating difficulties are more than picky eating and if they need extra attention?
Peanut Allergies in Babies and Children and Early Treatment Options

Food and Nutrition

Peanut Allergies in Babies and Children and Early Treatment Options
Early introduction of peanuts can significantly reduce allergy development.
Top Tips for Picky Eating

Development

Top Tips for Picky Eating
Picky eating in children has a genetic element, but parents can help children try new foods with practical strategies.
Sugar – Is It as Bad as We Are Told?

Food and Nutrition

Sugar – Is It as Bad as We Are Told?
Is sugar as harmful as we’ve been told? Balancing natural and added sugars can help ensure healthy growth and development.
The dangers of slushy drinks for kids

Food and Nutrition

The dangers of slushy drinks for kids
These drinks may seem like a fun or cool option for hot days, but they come with hidden dangers all parents should be aware of
Magnesium – Is It All It’s Cracked Up to Be?

Family Life

Magnesium – Is It All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
With all the hype, it’s easy to wonder if this supplement truly lives up to expectations and whether it’s even necessary.
The Role of Diet in Supporting Better Sleep: A Guide for Parents

Food and Nutrition

The Role of Diet in Supporting Better Sleep: A Guide for Parents
Explore the science behind sleep-supporting nutrients and how a balanced diet can help you and your child enjoy better rest.
Understanding UPFs: Expert Advice Every Parent Should Know

Food and Nutrition

Understanding UPFs: Expert Advice Every Parent Should Know
Ultra-processed foods- How they differ from other processed foods, and their potential impact on health.
Milk Alternatives: Are They Healthier Than Dairy?

Food and Nutrition

Milk Alternatives: Are They Healthier Than Dairy?
Is plant-based milk is healthier than dairy for your family? Discover the benefits of dairy milk and fortified alternatives.
Can a Child’s Diet Be Too Healthy?

Food and Nutrition

Can a Child’s Diet Be Too Healthy?
A balanced diet is essential for a child's growth and development. However, overly restrictive diets can go the other way.
Ultra-Processed Foods – What to Know as a Parent?

Food and Nutrition

Ultra-Processed Foods – What to Know as a Parent?
Are ultra-processed foods harming affecting your childs health? It is important for parents to understand their effect.