There is no perfect way to eat. The more I learn about nutrition the more I am convinced of this. The science of nutrition is continually evolving, growing and being researched. We are learning all the time and it’s a lot more complex than it looks on the surface, but also there are simple steps we […]
Body Confidence for the next generation
I’m passionate about raising my kids to love their bodies, to be confident, body positive and to know how truly beautiful they are inside and out. A recent post I shared on facebook showed how many others are also passionate about this and how as parents we play such a major role in shaping our […]
How do we know when we are hungry/full?
In a completely perfect world we would eat when hungry, stop when full and eat the foods our body tells us to eat. However few of us are that tuned into our bodies signals. We are bombarded with outside signals for example the media, advertising, other people, shops, restaurants – food is all around us. […]
The non-diet approach for children.
In a time when there is a focus on reducing sugar, countering obesity and improving the long term health of the nation, it can be hard to know how to approach these topics with your family. On the one hand we want children to be aware of what is in food but we don’t want […]
Let the children lead the way
Ever get the feeling that the children in the house are in charge? Oh my days, I know I sometimes feel like I just run from child to child doing things for them! Letting them be in charge of some things can be empowering and really positive. When you think about it there isn’t that […]
Raising Intuitive Eaters
Being a dietitian is the easy part. Being a mum, now that’s a much harder job. Currently I have 3 children, Miss K aged 7, J-boy aged 4 and Miss E, 18 months. Teaching them how to eat a balanced intake, how to listen to their hunger and fullness signals and helping each child on […]