Does your child need more Magnesium?

Does your child need more Magnesium?

Did you know that magnesium is one of the most important minerals in our body? It’s needed for over 300 biochemical reactions and is intricately involved in most body systems. Muscle cramps, irregular heart beats, high blood pressure, anxiety and insomnia are just a...
Easy Oat and Tahini Cookies

Easy Oat and Tahini Cookies

These are easy and healthy cookies that my 4 year old loves baking with me. They’re delicious and almost guilt-free containing a boost of protein and calcium with quinoa flakes and tahini. I’ve given a few options in terms of flavours to add…. My children love...
The best Eggs cooked so your child will eat them.

The best Eggs cooked so your child will eat them.

My children definitely go through phases of loving and hating eggs. As you know from my other blog on eggs I’m a big fan of them so I panic a little when the hating phase lasts longer than I’d like. This has led me to experiment with lots of ways to cook and serve...
An egg a day keeps the doctor away?

An egg a day keeps the doctor away?

Are eggs healthy? Yes! Eggs used to get a bad rap because of their high cholesterol content. Thankfully there was an abrupt turn about in advice given by our national heart foundation and other international regulatory bodies. All evidence now points to the same...
How much fruit should your child be eating?

How much fruit should your child be eating?

Fruit offers a wonderful (and easy!) package of vitamins and phytonutrients. So that means lots of goodness! Thankfully most children love fruit and will gladly eat it. There is a down side though especially if your child is having too much fruit. What can happen when...