There are five main food groups essential for a healthy body: grains and breads, fruits, vegetables and legumes / beans, dairy products, and meat or meat alternatives. Today, I’ll be focusing specifically on grains and breads. Why Are Grains and Breads Important? Grains and breads are a crucial food group because they provide carbohydrates, which serve as … Continue reading Food groups – Part 1: Grains and Bread
Tag: healthy-eating
Vegetarian Diets for Children (Lacto-ovo)
Vegetarian diets are quite common, with many families choosing this way of eating for various reasons, whether it is for cultural purposes, ethical belief, religion, environment, health or just family tradition. As a paediatric dietitian, it is important for me to ensure that children following a vegetarian diet receive all the essential nutrients, vitamins, and … Continue reading Vegetarian Diets for Children (Lacto-ovo)
Safe foods for little ones
In today’s blog post, I’ll be discussing foods that are safe for children up to the age of five. Let’s start with infants—babies under 12 months old. Safe Eating for Infant (Under 12 Months) Infants should be given foods that are texturally appropriate for their stage of development. This typically means starting with purées, gradually introducing small … Continue reading Safe foods for little ones
How to get my child to eat vegetables?
Some of the most common questions I get as a paediatric dietitian from parents is, “How do I get my child to eat vegetables?” or “Why are vegetables such a challenging food for children?”. Allow me to explain my experience of working with families around eating vegetables and what can we as parent do to … Continue reading How to get my child to eat vegetables?
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
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?