{Raising a Food Smart Kid was written for an online parenting resource Parenting Hub} I often find myself reminding parents that children learn to eat much in the same way that they learn to walk, talk, read and write. It is with encouragement and by example that children learn and this applies to healthy eating habits
The problem with the regular intake of meals and snacks that are lacking in the nutrients essential for health is not just the high quantities of fat, salt or sugar they typically contain. The absence of the nutrients they fail to provide is an additional negative and the result is a huge nutrient gap between the
Weekend Food Prep is definitely a concept to investigate if you find time to be your greatest obstacle to eating well. The key to healthy eating and living is to actively, rather than just mentally, plan on it! Planning and prepping in advance saves you from managing hunger and meal times impulsively with limited, cost driven food choices. The ultimate
This recipe for bran muffins has a low sugar content, making it a baked treat well worth making at home rather than buying muffins from a supermarket or coffee shop. In addition to the high fibre content, you have the freedom to add more nutrients with fruit, nuts or seeds. Muffins can be topped with peanut butter, cottage
Homemade pasta sauces might sound like too much of a chore when a pasta dish is often a quick go to meal when time is short. While very convenient and tasty, store bought pasta sauce jars are generally high in added sugar and/or salt, making them a less healthy option for regular weeknight family dinners. Making your own
Regular exercise and general physical activity is strongly encouraged for people living with diabetes. This includes type 1 and type 2 diabetes, both on the rise. In addition to healthy eating, an active lifestyle is an important key to good blood glucose control and the prevention of long term complications of diabetes. Exercise makes the cells
3 things that could be sabotaging your efforts: 1. Inconsistent exercise: Regular exercise is important for a number of reasons related to weight loss but the muscle mass it sustains is well worth the effort gaining it. Muscle mass declines naturally with age, which means an active pursuit to maintain it is required. Your goals should be
MODERATION noun self-restraint, restraint, self-control, self-discipline; moderateness, temperateness, temperance, abstemiousness, non-indulgence, leniency, fairness [ANTONYMS] extremism Once understood, the term ‘moderation’ is not just a cliche dieticians love to use but rather a simple way in which to prevent excessive behaviour in all aspects of human nature. When it comes to nutrition specifically, excessive or extreme
With Easter around the corner, it seems like a good time to shed some light on the nutrient value in a single egg. Eggs have longed been associated with cholesterol, and as a result avoided by many. While it is true that eggs contain cholesterol, they contain a host of other beneficial nutrients too. Cutting
A definite breakfast craze at the moment and an easy way to save time in the morning. Breakfast is essential to supplying your brain with fuel, kick starting your metabolism and meeting your nutrient requirements for the day. How you achieve it is up to you but I love the concept of overnight oats, which