04 January 2021
Happy Veganuary! Everyone is talking about going vegan once again and for good reason. It’s a healthy way to live, not just for us but also for the planet. However, when it comes to bringing up your child on a vegan diet, careful planning is key. Therefore, I asked my good friend Gaby, The Healthful…
14 December 2020
If you would like a PDF version of this blog delivered directly to your inbox, pop your details below. What is baby led weaning?Baby led weaning or BLW has been a revolutionary change in how many of us choose to wean our babies on to solid foods (thanks Gill Rapley ). It involves giving your…
16 November 2020
Mums and Dads who plan ahead for their family meals, tend to have children who make healthier food choices as they grow up. This is because having a plan is one of the foundations for positive food parenting. It allows you to use your knowledge of food and nutrition so that your child has a…
15 November 2020
If you’ve been thinking about joining my Happy Healthy Weaning course but you’re still not sure, I want you to know that I get it. I understand.It’s totally normal to worry about whether it’s the right decision to invest in an online course.Here are some of the most common concerns about joining the course and…
14 November 2020
Are you thinking about joining our Happy Healthy Weaning Course but aren’t sure whether it’s right for you and your baby?If so you probably have questions like:What kind of results can I expect if I do the course?What exactly is included in the course and how does it work?Is the course suitable for someone like…
13 November 2020
There are books, baby groups and online courses that will guide you through baby weaning. Here’s why I think that online courses are your best option, and why Happy Healthy Weaning in particular is THE best course on there. 1. You can do it at your own pace in your own time.So for example, when…
26 October 2020
If you would like a PDF version of this blog delivered directly to your inbox, pop your details below. Avocados have become a bit of a food trend among the health conscious, and who can blame them?! They are delicious and so rich in nutrition too.I remember those lazy Sunday brunches, before babies, when avocado…
05 October 2020
The first time I had a sweet potato chip, I thought it was a slightly mouldy carrot!Granted that was back in the late 1990’s and I was a Uni student in Leeds, eating at an uber trendy café (and probably spending far too much of my limited student funds)!A new very trendy place had opened…
28 September 2020
How do you feel about your child’s nursery food? Is it nutritious or do you feel there is an over reliance on processed foods? And what about puddings? Does your nursery offer sweet treats, yet you know that sugar should be kept to a minimum in children under 5.I hear lots of interesting views on…
14 September 2020
It can be incredibly frustrating when you’ve spent hours slaving over a hot stove to have your toddler reject their meal. But before you resort to encouraging them to eat or bribing them with a yummy dessert, let me explain why this happens. 1. Growth. During the first year of life, babies grow really rapidly…
01 September 2020
Do you ever find yourself thinking ‘What am I going to make for lunch today?’ or staring at the open fridge looking for inspiration? You want easy toddler lunches that don’t take long to prepare as you’re probably on borrowed time as it is.Here are 21 of my favourite nutritious toddler lunch ideas and links…
27 July 2020
Why children grow up having unhealthy relationships with food and how to avoid themA collaboratively written blog by Gabriella Goodchild RD, The Healthful Dietitian and Sarah Almond Bushell RD, The Children’s Nutritionist.If you would like a PDF version of this blog delivered directly to your inbox, pop your details below.In this blog we’re going to…
20 July 2020
This blog is sponsored by the Happy Healthy Eaters Club . A club all about supporting mums and dads do the very best for their children when it comes to food and feeding. It’s a club for members who want to learn all about how to nourish a child completely. We’ll provide you with the answers to…
13 July 2020
If you would like a PDF version of this blog delivered directly to your inbox, pop your details below.My child is too thin, how can I help them gain weight?Some children struggle to gain weight or grow as expected, which may be because they cannot manage to eat enough food to meet their nutritional requirements,…
06 July 2020
I’ve been working hard behind the scenes to come up with a way of describing to you what me and my business is really all about. I love being a Paediatric Dietitian and I really thrive on helping people which is part of the reason why I still do my NHS role alongside running ‘The…
15 June 2020
You might have heard the phrase ‘The first 1000 days’. It’s a unique window of opportunity in your little ones development (1) .What happens in this phase is responsible for shaping your child’s future health and development for the rest of their life. Research shows it even has an impact on our society! In this…
15 June 2020
The first part of the first 1000 days window of opportunity starts in pregnancy. What you eat and drink now can have a profound effect on your baby’s development and future health (2) . Throughout pregnancy, your baby is completely dependent on you for everything they need (2). Therefore care should be taken when planning what…
15 June 2020
This post contains affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase a small amount of money is sent to me which I put towards the running costs of this blog. The price to you remains the same.After your baby is born, the journey of the first 1000 days continues. If you’ve been…
08 June 2020
I’ve had lots of questions these last few weeks from worried Mums who were due to start weaning but are now concerned that they won’t be able to access the ingredients they need because of lockdown and so I thought I would put together this post on weaning with store cupboard ingredients to show you…
01 June 2020
This is a guest post by Registered Dietitian, Claire Pettit of CP Nutrition For anyone trying to have a baby, I’m sure you will have seen the wealth of suggestions and advice available on the internet about how to improve your chances of getting pregnant. Although we all want to do the best we can…
