They say variety is the spice of life, well turns out it’s the key to healthy guts too. Why should we care about our guts? Well strong research is emerging of the link between our gut health and both our phsyical and mental wellbeing.
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They say variety is the spice of life, well turns out it’s the key to healthy guts too. Why should we care about our guts? Well strong research is emerging of the link between our gut health and both our phsyical and mental wellbeing.
feeding kids, for French sake!
Kate Wengier from Foost and Marie-France Laval from fussy eating solutions recently sat down over a delicious lunch to discuss food and nutrition. Welcome to their conversation.
talk kindly to yourself, small ears are listening
Eating disorders are truly devastating for the social, mental and physical wellbeing of those affected, making their prevention a high priority for healthcare professionals. Yet with so much unrealistic messaging online and on TV, it might feel like our kids are doomed to spend their lives debating how many carrots and celery sticks they can have before the guilt of weight gain sets in. Thankfully the science of psychology teaches us that there is a simple way to address our children’s perception of their own bodies through the language we use.
Edible Christmas gifts!
The festive season also means a time for festive meals and treats and so, we think – what a great opportunity to combine gift-giving with food, by making some creative and edible treats as gifts!
superfood vs well, just regular food!
In the past few years, many commonly eaten foods including oats, nuts and seeds, yoghurt or eggs have gone from being called, well, just ‘food,’ to being considered a ‘superfood’ and the change can be leave many people understandably confused about why all of a sudden, regular food now needs to be called something different. Are these foods doing something to our bodies which they weren’t before they were being called ‘superfood?’ or was the term simply created to market these foods more and amp up their price?
top tips to feed a learner eater
Ask a group of parents about their child’s eating habits and many would say they wished their child was a more adventerous eater. But how?
why praising weight loss hurts more than it helps
And what can we do instead?
to hide or not to hide? should I hide veggies from my kids?
The debate whether to hide veggies to get your children to eat them or make them clearly visible on your dinner plate has adults at a cross-roads. So to hide or not to hide? That is the question….
label reading in 7 easy steps
Here is our guide to reading labels (without becoming obsessed with them)
Are eggs and bacon healthy? Tweaking everyday meals to maximise health
Bacon and eggs. It's a power couple that knows no bounds. You can smell the delicious, salty pairing at lazy brunches, lunch, dinners, and school BBQs. People pop this tried-and-tested combo in bagels, toast, salads, and even in porridge! But is it healthy? It's a...
how do I meal plan?
If there is one thing you can start doing today to make your household more organised, to feel more motivated to eat well and to reduce stress of wondering what to cook, it is meal planning. The key to successful meal planning is to make it fit into your current...