Posts Tagged ‘food intolerances’
What colour should poop be?
Poop changes colour and consistency from the day that your baby is born up until they’re established on solids and then again at anytime depending on their diet and health. It can be scary to suddenly see that your child’s poop is red or green. So it’s really important to know what’s normal and when…
Read MoreWhen food hurts
Food intolerance and what it looks like A food allergy can be very obvious if it involves a rash or breathing problems, but what about behavioural changes, poor sleep or just tummy bloating could these be allergies too? Or are they a food intolerance and what’s the difference? It’s really important to differentiate between allergies…
Read MoreIs it a food allergy?
Let’s just say it, preparing food for your child can be stressful. Is there enough protein, enough fibre? Is it nutrient dense? Is it tasty? Will they even eat it? All important questions but to me the most important is, will they have an allergic reaction to it? Food allergies are on the rise. Currently…
Read MoreWhat to do if your child is skinny
I see many parents who are worried that their child isn’t eating enough or that they’re too skinny. Some kids are naturally lean but for others being underweight is a sign of an underlying condition. Generally speaking it’s very reassuring if a child is otherwise healthy, has a good diet, is tracking along a growth…
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