The importance of good early eating habits

Studies have continuously shown that helping children to develop good eating habits early in life has many benefits and is well worth the extra effort. Developing positive attitudes and eating habits with food can benefit children’s mental health and can start them on the path toward having a positive body image. Nourishing our children with […]
4 tips for parents of fussy eaters

Picky eating. Fussy eating. They are both poorly-defined, catch-all terms that span toddlers who subsist solely on potato chips and bottles of formula, to kids whose only sin is to shirk the green vegetable on their dinner plate. The first rule when you have a picky eater should be: don’t panic! Most of us were […]
Starting solids – introducing variety to a baby’s diet

You have successfully started your baby on solid food and now you’re probably wondering what’s next. How do you encourage your baby to eat a variety of food? And in what order should you introduce food from the different food groups? It is important to offer baby a variety of food and to introduce different […]
Q&A: Miguel Maestre on food, family and fussy eaters

We know Miguel Maestre as a chef – the king of Spanish cuisine. We also know him a TV host – one of the stars of The Living Room. But to one little girl he is a dad – king and star rolled into one! Here we chat to Miguel about food, family, fussy eaters […]
Q&A: Annabel Karmel on fussy eaters, starting solids and playing the harp

Annabel Karmel is probably on your bookcase. Not literally of course, but there’s a good chance that one of her many books has made its way into your home. Since her first book was published more than 20 years ago Annabel Karmel has become a household name, a leading figure in the world of children’s […]
One Handed Cooks: Tuna, Pesto and Ricotta Bake recipe

There’s nothing wrong with a simple ‘pasta mixed with pesto’ dinner that you can have ready on the table in 10 minutes. Served with a few veggies and some fruit on the side, it can be a healthy, satisfying meal when you need it – fast! But if the kids refuse the sight of anything […]
8 tips for coping with your child’s food refusal
What do you do when your baby or toddler is refusing to eat or to try new foods? Here are some tips that might help make mealtimes less frustrating …
Back to school: the 5 key nutrients your kids need

Here are a handful of key nutrients to focus on when meal planning and some ideas on ways to strike the right balance between nutrition and kid-friendly foods.
Are you inadvertently force-feeding your kids?

A newborn infant feeds when he/she is hungry and takes the exact amount of breastmilk or formula that she needs to feel full and satisfied. This ability doesn’t
5 tips for getting your child to try new foods

One type of fussy eating is a refusal to try new foods. We are going to look at this fear of new foods and show you 5 things to help your child to try new foods.