The Basics...
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Are Nuts Healthy?
Nuts have long had the reputation of being unhealthy, because they are so high in calories (and can also be high in sugar or salt, depending on how they are...
Bottle Feeding Your Baby
Babies who are not breastfed need to be bottle fed instead with formula milk. This is made from soy or cow’s milk modified to make it more suitable for a baby....
Breast Feeding Your Baby
For the first six months of life, milk is the only food a baby needs. Breast milk offers the perfect balance of calcium, fats, vitamins and minerals.
The Early Days...
Drinking Water: Why and How Much?
Everyone’s body is about 60 to 70 percent water, especially the blood, and the brain and muscles also contain plenty of water. It’s important for everyone, including...
Eating for Healthy Bones
Bones might seem to be solid, but they are actually made up of a spongy network of calcium, and they are constantly being broken down and reformed. In children and...
From Breast to Bottle
Mothers who breastfeed their babies may want to move on to bottle feeding at some point – for example when returning to work. Switching over doesn’t necessary spell the...
Healthy Eating to Avoid Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease, but in many cases it can be prevented through eating healthily, controlling weight and exercise. It is important to start this...
Milk Intolerance in Children
Milk intolerance is generally an inability to break down lactose, a sugar found in milk. It is not the same as milk allergy.
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose...
The Correct Food Portion Sizes for Kids
Whilst health experts keep telling us to eat less and reduce our portion sizes, commercial food companies are bombarding us with king-size,...
When and How to Wean Your Baby
For the first six months, milk alone provides a perfect diet for babies. But as they grow, their bodies need other nutrients. Weaning is the process of moving a baby...
When Your Child is Diagnosed With a Failure To Thrive
All new parents are eager to see their baby grow and develop into a strong healthy child and hope that they learn to enjoy a varied diet that will...
Why is Breakfast Important?
Breakfast is important, but it seems to be the meal that is most often overlooked. In a survey published in 2000, 5% of children aged 10-11 years (year 6) had no...
Why It's Good to Eat as a Family
Eating at different times and in different rooms is becoming more common, as families’ lives get busier. Supper is more likely to be in front of the television or...
