When it comes to healthy eating, the best thing you can do as a parent is to be a good role model. You can’t expect your child to eat foods that you won’t. From day one, children keenly observe what significant adults in their lives are doing and continually copy the behaviour of the adults […]
Is Your Kid Really a Picky Eater? ………… Or Not? Is your child just going through a normal picky toddler phase? Are they developing particular food aversions? Do they have developmental or physiological issues? Take the quiz to see what category your kid’s picky eating might fall into. Answer either “yes” or “no” to the […]
If you have a picky eater in your house, mealtimes can end up being a trial instead of a pleasant family time together. The stress around feeding fussy or picky eaters can suck all pleasure out of family meals. Seeing how you eat, and how you approach mealtimes will impact your child’s ongoing relationship with […]
Stocks and broths are a fantastic but simple way to boost dietary nutrients for picky eaters. Use them as a base for soups, casseroles as a base for sauces and even to cook pasta, rice or other grains. Your picky eater will be getting extra nutrients without even knowing it! The addition of bones (e.g. […]
These are the simplest little pancakes. They are super quick to make and can be made just the right size for tiny hands. The basic recipe contains just two ingredients – egg and banana! These are a favorite breakfast of mine with some blueberries and a little cinnamon. The egg provides an easy source of […]
Most kids love chicken nuggets, even picky kids – and in some cases might be the only things they will eat. The best nuggets are the fresh, crunchy, homemade type so you can be sure that your picky eater is getting all of the nutrients, without any of the junk. These crispy coconut nuggets will […]
Sometimes with picky eaters it is all about TEXTURE. A chicken salad of chunky pieces will suit some but what about those who can’t manage the chunky bits but are happy to eat anything with a ‘sauce’ or ‘dip’? This recipe can be adapted to several textures, can be used as a sauce or dip, […]
When I Grow Up… We all want what’s best for our little ones, because a healthy kid is a happy kid. To give them the greatest start in life it is critical to ensure they are getting everything they need from their diet. Unfortunately, as many parents know, this is not always easy. There can […]
Picky kids need calcium for good bone and dental structure, for muscle growth, nerve transmission, proper blood clotting, regulation of cell division, maintenance of electrolytes and hormone synthesis. What are the best dietary sources of calcium? Contrary to popular belief, dairy products are not the only source. Green leafy vegetables are a great source. Kale […]
At times children may prefer to drink rather than eat. Drinks are a wonderful way to improve a picky eaters (and your own) nutrition. All sorts of things can be disguised in a drink so don’t despair! Of course water is always the best drink throughout the day for children however you can also put […]
Ever wondered WHY you child is so picky with food? Probably every day – right? There can be a variety of factors and reasons that may evolve over time. Of course the reasons why children may reject foods can be many and varied and will differ with each child. But there are very real and […]
Function of Water in the Body Water is our most critical nutrient and needs to be your child’s beverage of choice. Water is the largest single component of the body. Overall, our bodies comprise around 50 – 70 % water. Some parts, for example our brain, can be up to 85% water. Water provides the […]