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Should our kids drink cow’s milk?
What should your child have if they can’t or won’t have cows milk?
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Natural cures for constipation
Being constipated isn’t fun. It can cause lots of problems for children and lots of trips to the doctor if it’s not managed early. The obvious complaints are tummy bloating and pain but I also see decreased appetite, worsening eczema, difficult behaviour and disrupted sleep. The common times that children become constipated are: starting solids,…
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High fibre foods your child should eat
Do bananas cure or cause constipation? What are the best high fibre foods for children.
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A quick guide to your kid’s poop
How often your child poos and what it looks like really gives great insight into your child’s health. So I’m not embarrassed to admit that I’m very interested in poop, poo, stool, kaka or whatever you may call it. This may sound odd, but to me normal pooping indicates a healthy gut which I believe…
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Healthy breakfast cookies
For the days when I’m really rushing but still want my girls to have something nutritious in their bellies, I give them a couple of these and a piece of fruit. They’re a great kick of protein, fibre and fats to fuel their morning 🙂 Ingredients: 2 cups oats 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/4 cup…
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Ginger & Honey syrup recipe
My 4 year old woke up with a cough and a sore throat yesterday so I decided to make one of my favourite health tonics. I love to keep a bottle of this in my pantry. It’s a great all rounder tonic that combines the benefits of ginger, honey & lemon to help with sore…
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Why I love ginger (& why you should too!)
Ginger, also known as zingiber officinale, is one of my favourite foods as medicine. I love how it tastes and I love how good it is for our bodies 🙂 Health benefits of ginger Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years and modern medicine backs many of its traditional…
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13 ways to get your kids to eat vegetables
The most common problem I see when it comes to eating is that kids just wont eat their veggies! And as a mum myself I feel your pain. It’s a real stress when you know your kids aren’t getting the nutrients they need for their growing bodies. And considering that only 5% of children in…
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Healthy food swaps your child will eat
10 Easy Food Swaps to create a Healthier Diet Looking at instagram or food blogs can be very overwhelming when trying to choose healthy food for your family. I mean who has all those ingredients at hand in their kitchen? And how on earth can you get your child to eat spinach and lentil egg…
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Healthy granola recipe
Home made granola is a tasty and healthy option for quick breakfasts Regular breakfast cereals are a big no no for me! Most are highly processed, full of sugar, artificial flavorings, unhealthy fats, and other rubbish! This means they also fall short of providing our children with a good start to the day. But they…
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