Messy eating is a normal and expected part of a baby’s mealtime. But what’s the deal with mess, and what should you know about it? Read on to discover the benefits of messy eating, especially for infants who are just starting out on solids. Why Messy Eating Matters Infants rely on breastmilk or formula for … Continue reading Fun With Mess!
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Calcium for children
Calcium is essential for children's growth, especially during early childhood and teenage years when they go through rapid growth spurts. It plays a crucial role in building strong bones and teeth. Besides that, calcium functions as an electrolyte in the body, which means it helps muscles work properly and supports nerve function, allowing them to … Continue reading Calcium for children
Toddler Nutrition: A Practical Guide for Parents
Toddlers are full of energy but often seem to run on just fresh air and sunshine! Many parents worry about whether their child is eating enough for healthy growth. In this post, I'll cover how much your toddler needs to eat from each food group, when treats are okay, and some practical strategies for developing … Continue reading Toddler Nutrition: A Practical Guide for Parents
We have covered vitamins, now let’s talk about Minerals!
In my last post, we explored the importance of vitamins for our children’s health. But how do minerals stack up? Just like vitamins, minerals are essential for keeping our bodies healthy and functioning well. The best way to ensure your child gets all the minerals they need is by offering a wide variety of foods. … Continue reading We have covered vitamins, now let’s talk about Minerals!
It’s all about vitamins!
Food does much more than just provide calories—it delivers essential macronutrients like protein, fats, and carbohydrates, as well as vitamins, minerals, water, and fibre, all of which are vital for your child’s growth and health. Today, let’s focus specifically on vitamins and their importance in your child’s development. Why Does Your Child Need a Balanced … Continue reading It’s all about vitamins!
Fuelling Little Bodies: Key Nutrients Your Child Needs
Wondering what nutrients are essential for your child’s growth and energy? Knowing the right balance of vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients can set your child up for lifelong health. Food is essential not only for your child’s growth and well-being but also as part of a shared, social experience. Today, let's focus on the nutrients that … Continue reading Fuelling Little Bodies: Key Nutrients Your Child Needs
Immunity boosting foods
Food and Immunity: The Role of Nutrition in Strengthening Children’s Immune Systems An unbalanced diet can lead to deficiency of one or more nutrients, which can affect your antibody and immunity production or activity. This can have a negative impact on your immune system. Thus, food plays a crucial role in enhancing our children's immunity. … Continue reading Immunity boosting foods
Introducing solids – What to introduce?
Introducing solids is an exciting milestone! After months of breastmilk or formula, you might wonder if your baby is ready to explore new flavors and textures. But where to start? With so much information out there, choosing the best first foods can feel overwhelming. Here’s a simple, practical guide to help. Key Things to Consider … Continue reading Introducing solids – What to introduce?
How to build a balanced Lunchbox
Packing a child’s lunchbox seems simple but can quickly turn into a mental drain. Many parents put in the effort to prepare nutritious meals, only to find their child’s lunchbox barely touched at the end of the day. This can feel both frustrating and worrisome—you want to avoid food waste but also ensure your child … Continue reading How to build a balanced Lunchbox
Snack attack!
Snacks play an important role in a child’s diet since their small stomachs can’t hold as much food during meals, this is especially true for young children. Small, nutrition dense snacks throughout the day can help them meet their energy and nutritional needs. Here are some tips for building a balanced and healthy snack options: … Continue reading Snack attack!